Sr. Principal, Medical Science Liaison - Southeast

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

23h

About The Position

The Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is part of Alcon’s Research & Development function. The role presents scientific and clinical information on Alcon products, gathers external insights to inform company strategies, and applies scientific principles to problem-solving and innovation. It focuses on evidence-based scientific exchange and supporting the development and adoption of Alcon products. The position develops peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders; provides medical information to practitioners and Alcon associates; and engages in scientific discussions about product data. It implements medical projects and supports investigator trials from inception through publication. The role also contributes to clinical trials, regulatory reporting, product safety reviews, and resolution of escalated product complaints and medical safety issues. It serves as a medical consultant to internal and external teams and works across Medical Affairs and other departments. Associates are expected to maintain accurate documentation, follow Standard Operating Procedures and applicable GxP requirements, complete required training, comply with laws and industry standards, and contribute to quality and continuous improvement. Travel requirements are 50–60%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatives listed are high school plus 15 years, associate degree plus 11 years, master’s degree plus 4 years, or PhD plus 3 years.
Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Seven years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

MD or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology.
Advanced knowledge of glaucoma, including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry.
Experience in ophthalmology or optometry in academia, industry, or clinical practice, including ophthalmic industry or clinical practice experience.
Experience in an ECP-facing role.
Working knowledge of the healthcare system, research procedures, 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 credible peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and decision makers.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders.
Support development and adoption of Alcon products through evidence-based scientific exchange and gather 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 about Alcon product data.
Implement medical projects and navigate investigator trials from inception to publication.
Maintain thorough knowledge of Alcon products and current medical and scientific research.
Work with Medical Information and Medical Safety to resolve escalated product complaints and medical safety issues; participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
Direct Phase III and IV human clinical trials for company products under development, monitor adherence to protocols, and determine study completion.
Provide information for reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
Serve as a medical consultant to marketing, commercial, research project teams, and government regulatory agencies; act as a consultant or liaison with other corporations under licensing agreements.
Sign off on product safety reviews.
Interface with Medical Affairs functions and departments, including Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access.
Follow applicable laws, industry standards, company policies, GxP regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures; maintain accurate and complete documentation, ensure quality control, and complete required training.