Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Alcon

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Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Alcon, UK

Job Summary:

Do you want to work for Alcon Inc., the world’s leading eye care company dedicated to the provision of not only the highest quality eye care products but to also making significant contributions towards the fight to prevent and eliminate blindness?

We foster the professional growth of our associates by providing on-going opportunities that can build upon their knowledge and skills to help further their careers.

Job purpose:

The key focus of the role is to provide medical/scientific support and information about Alcon’s current and future surgical glaucoma portfolio in line with the agreed medical plan. A specific focus will be to develop, facilitate and implement training and educational requirements linked to Alcon surgical glaucoma products. The Glaucoma MSL will represent the UK/Ireland organisation at both internal and external Regional and Global meetings. This role will require frequent travel, both in the UK and overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Productive Scientific Exchange and Thought Leadership in Glaucoma Builds partnerships with external Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and appropriate organisations, communicating evidence-based scientific and technical development information relating to Alcon surgical glaucoma products.
• Develops and maintains long-term professional scientific partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and HCPs.
• Uses the KOL Development Plans as a platform to engage in scientific discussions related to Alcon research areas/ compounds/ pipeline with Health Care Professionals (HCPs), speakers & investigators.
• Provides proactive support for franchise teams in providing deep market and clinical understanding of the Glaucoma pipeline.
• Collaborates with Alcon and Novartis colleagues to gather, analyse and report insights from all legitimate sources that may impact Alcon developmental plans, trial designs, launch strategies and current brand strategies/tactics.
• Builds and maintains close cross-functional working with Medical, Sales, Marketing and Market Access colleagues.
• Identifies and tracks potential research opportunities that are closely aligned with Alcon product development objectives through facilitating Clinical Research (e.g. non-interventional studies, registries, epidemiology projects, pre-clinical or translational research) as agreed by Medical Affairs.

About Alcon:
Alcon is the world leader in eye care and the second-largest division of Novartis. As the global leader in eye care, Alcon develops and manufactures innovative medicines and devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. We offer the broadest spectrum of surgical, pharmaceutical and vision care products to treat many eye diseases and conditions.

While meeting patients’ needs in every aspect of eye care, the diversity of the franchise model across Alcon gives associates the opportunity to experience a commercial environment spanning medical devices, primary and secondary care and OTC.

Alcon has one mission: to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better.

Benefits of Working for Alcon:
• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Strong Work/Life Balance - flexible working
• Top UK Employer
• Pension Scheme
• Share Scheme
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Subsidised Canteen
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Sports & Social Club

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience working as a MSL is essential
• Proven experience in Ophthalmology and/or Glaucoma treatment – desired.
• The ability to understand, process, communicate and present scientific information to a high standard.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and integration with KOLs
• The highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards including Good Clinical Research Practice and ABPI Code of Practice.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons