Pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison - Dry Eye

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. This role is part of Alcon's Research & Development function, a team that innovates boldly and delivers new products and services to help revolutionize the eye care industry, advance optimal patient outcomes and help people see brilliantly. The Pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison – Dry Eye Medical (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for presenting scientific and clinical information on Alcon products and gathering insights to influence company strategies. You will drive problem-solving and innovation through scientific principles. In this role, a typical day will include: Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders. Support the development and adoption of Alcon products through evidence-based scientific exchange and seek external insights. Provide general medical information in therapeutic areas to practitioners and Alcon associates and respond to unsolicited requests for medical information. Engage in scientific discussions around Alcon product data. Implement medical projects and navigate investigator trials from inception to publication. Maintain thorough knowledge of Alcon products and current medical/scientific research. Work with Med Info and Med Safety to resolve escalated product complaints and medical safety issues, and participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring. Direct human clinical trials, phases III and IV for company products under development, monitor adherence to protocols, and determine study completion. Provide reporting information for reports submitted to regulatory agencies. Serve as medical consultant to marketing, commercial or research project teams and government regulatory agencies, and act as consultant/liaison with other corporations under licensing agreements. Sign off on product safety reviews. Interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions and departments, including Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, etc. Work with integrity and compliance, observing laws, industry standards, and company policies. All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs). The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English. 7 Years of Relevant Experience. PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: MD or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology. Advanced knowledge of dry eye diseases including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry. Experience in an ophthalmology or optometry field (academia, industry, clinical practice), including ophthalmic industry or clinical practice. Experience in an ECP-facing role. Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines. Essential knowledge of clinical trial design, product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management. Experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics. Proven ability and experience developing and fostering peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers. HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more! Travel Requirements: 50-60%. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Total Rewards Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcon’s Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range. Pay Range 152,150.00 - 196,900.00 Pay Frequency Annual Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Apply To This Job

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