Medical Science Liaison – Pharma

🕒 August 21

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👻 Ghost score 26%

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Alcon

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Consulting • Manufacturing

Alcon is a leading company in the field of eye care, committed to innovating life-changing vision products. Their mission is to help people see brilliantly, enhancing their quality of life. Alcon recently introduced the PRECISION7® contact lens, a revolutionary one-week replacement lens designed to provide clear vision and comfort. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Alcon is dedicated to advancing eye health globally.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Eye Care Professionals and Key Opinion Leaders in Optometry and Ophthalmology • Support development and appropriate use/adoption of Alcon products and therapies through evidence-based scientific exchange • Seek external insights to inform company understanding of products, therapeutic areas, and clinical practice • Guide physicians through Investigator Initiated Trial concept endorsement, synopsis review, grant approval, and publication processes • Deliver formal medical and healthcare presentations to practitioners, third-party payors, and internal Alcon associates • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests and escalated product complaints • Maintain detailed knowledge of Alcon products, current medical/scientific research, and related publications • Engage ECPs, KOLs, speakers, and investigators in scientific discussions about marketed and pipeline products • Present scientific and clinical information at customer sites, congresses, symposia, and training events • Recommend KOL participation in Alcon-sponsored clinical trials and report insights affecting development plans, trial designs, launch strategies, and brand tactics • Contribute to medical strategy and plan development through field insights • Lead or support medical projects aligned with Global or Regional Medical Affairs activities • Support educational efforts such as wet lab activities onsite when necessary • Provide medical support and training to colleagues • Collaborate with Medical Information, Medical Safety, Compliance, Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access teams • Provide medical support on device-related issues and escalate issues to local or regional Medical Affairs when appropriate • Comply with regulations, industry standards, company policies, and healthcare institution credentialing requirements

🎯 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) • Bilingualism, advanced written and verbal communication in English and French required • 7 Years of Relevant Experience • Reside in a location with a major airport as the position requires extensive travel • Solid knowledge of eye diseases, contact lenses, dry eye, and ocular health landscape • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the eyecare field, with at least 3 years in the ophthalmic industry or clinical practice • Experience in a customer-facing role • Working knowledge of the Healthcare System, research procedures, ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines • Experience understanding the design and execution of clinical trials, particularly post-market studies • Experience creating and delivering scientific presentations • Basic experience in medical writing and general knowledge of biostatistics • Knowledge of product development, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management • Proven ability and experience developing and fostering peer-to-peer relationships with Medical Experts and decision makers • Experience in adverse event management • Preferred: OD, MD (Ophthalmology), DO (Ophthalmology), or equivalent medical or bio-scientific degree • Reside in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal • Compliance with healthcare institution credentialing requirements, including background checks, medical testing or immunization proof, facility training, and confidentiality

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan • Flexible time off • Collaborative and diverse work environment • Employment accommodation during the recruitment process • Up to 60% travel requirements