Surgical Medical Science Liaison, Central

Alcon•Remote - Texas, MO

7d•Remote

About The Position

Alcon is hiring a Surgical Medical Science Liaison to join its Research & Development function and support the Surgical portfolio. The role presents scientific and clinical information on Alcon products and gathers external insights to inform company strategies, while applying scientific principles to problem-solving and innovation. It is remote within the United States and requires 75% travel. Preferred locations are Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, and Missouri. The position supports evidence-based scientific exchange, product development and adoption, medical information requests, clinical studies, product safety, and collaboration across Medical Affairs and other company functions. The associate must follow applicable laws, industry standards, company policies, GxP regulations, standard operating procedures, documentation and quality requirements, and required training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; stated equivalencies include high school plus 15 years, associate degree plus 11 years, master’s degree plus 4 years, or Ph.D. plus 3 years.
Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
7 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred location in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, or Missouri.

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 medical information requests.
Engage in scientific discussions about Alcon product data.
Implement medical projects and guide investigator trials from inception through 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 monitoring responsibilities.
Direct phase III and IV human clinical trials for company products under development, monitor protocol adherence, and determine study completion.
Provide reporting 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.
Work with integrity and compliance, observing laws, industry standards, and company policies.
Adhere to GxP regulations, follow SOPs, maintain accurate and complete documentation, ensure rigorous quality control, and complete required training.
Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance and continuous improvement.