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Alcon

Senior Principal, Medical Science Liaison – VitRet

Alcon

. Present scientific and clinical information on Alcon products .

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

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Demonstrates expertise in presenting scientific and clinical information, developing peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts, and managing clinical trials. Proficient in navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and SOPs.

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Clinical Trial ManagementGxP Regulations KnowledgeMedical Information ProvisionRegulatory Submissions ReportingPeer-to-Peer Relationship Development

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial MonitoringEvidence-Based Scientific ExchangeAdverse Event ReportingProduct Safety ReviewMedical Project Implementation
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingInfluencing Strategies
Industry Keywords
Medical AffairsRegulatory AffairsQuality AssuranceStandard Operating ProceduresInvestigator Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Present scientific and clinical information on Alcon products
  • Gather external insights to influence company strategies
  • 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
  • Provide general medical information to practitioners and Alcon associates
  • 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/scientific research
  • 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, monitor 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 and departments including Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access
  • Follow GxP regulations, SOPs, documentation, quality control, and required training requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
  • Alternative qualification: high school plus 15 years of directly related experience
  • Alternative qualification: associate degree plus 11 years of directly related experience
  • Alternative qualification: M.S. plus 4 years of directly related experience
  • Alternative qualification: PhD plus 3 years of directly related experience
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English
  • Ability to travel 75%
  • Knowledge of GxP regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

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