Sr. Principal, Medical Science Liaison - Mid Atlantic

About the role

The Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is a critical member of Alcon's Research & Development function. This role involves presenting scientific and clinical information on Alcon products, influencing company strategies, and driving innovation through scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 glaucoma 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of the healthcare system and clinical trial procedures.
• Must have experience with ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines.
• Must have knowledge of clinical trial design, product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
• Must have experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics.
• Must have proven ability and experience developing and fostering peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Alcon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Travel requirements: 50-60%.

Contact Information

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