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Alcon

Senior Principal Medical Science Liaison – Surgical

Alcon

. Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $152,150 - $196,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials, providing medical information, and ensuring compliance with GxP regulations. Capable of engaging with medical experts and influencing company strategies through evidence-based scientific exchange.

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Clinical Trial ManagementMedical Information ProvisionGxP ComplianceAlcon Product KnowledgeAdverse Event Reporting

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial Protocol AdherenceRegulatory Submissions ReportingEvidence-Based Scientific ExchangeMedical Project ImplementationInvestigator Trial Navigation
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Medical AffairsQuality AssuranceRegulatory AffairsMarket AccessSOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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
  • Gather external insights to influence company strategies
  • Provide general medical information to practitioners and Alcon associates
  • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests
  • Engage in scientific discussions about Alcon product data
  • Implement medical projects and navigate investigator trials from inception to publication
  • Work with Med Info and Med Safety to resolve escalated product complaints and medical safety issues
  • Participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibility monitoring
  • Direct phase III and IV human clinical trials for products under development
  • Monitor clinical trial protocol adherence and determine study completion
  • Provide reporting information for regulatory agency submissions
  • Serve as medical consultant to marketing, commercial, research, and regulatory teams
  • Act as consultant/liaison with corporations under licensing agreements
  • Sign off on product safety reviews
  • Interface with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and other departments
  • Work with integrity and compliance while maintaining rigorous quality control and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
  • Alternative qualification: high school + 15 years of experience
  • Alternative qualification: Associate degree + 11 years of experience
  • Alternative qualification: M.S. + 4 years of experience
  • Alternative qualification: PhD + 3 years of experience
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English
  • Ability to travel 75%
  • Thorough knowledge of Alcon products and current medical/scientific research
  • Compliance with GxP regulations, SOPs, laws, industry standards, and company policies
  • Accurate and complete documentation
  • Required training completion

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Focused growth and development opportunities
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible time off
  • Short-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles
  • Long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles
  • Programs promoting health and well-being
  • Financial security programs
  • Retirement planning support
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities