Overview In this Sr. Principal, Medical Science Liaison role, you will help advance eye care through scientific leadership within Alcon's R&D function. This remote US position involves 75% travel and covers the Surgical portfolio, partnering with medical experts to share evidence-based information and influence product strategies. You will lead investigator-driven trials (Phases III/IV) and ensure safety, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. You contribute to improving patient outcomes by integrating scientific insights with product development and medical affairs.
Compensation / Benefits- health benefits
- life insurance
- retirement plans
- flexible time off
- career growth opportunities
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and KOLs
- Support adoption of Alcon products through evidence-based scientific exchange and external insights
- Provide general medical information to practitioners and Alcon associates; respond to unsolicited medical information requests
- Engage in scientific discussions around 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
- Collaborate with Med Info and Med Safety to resolve escalated medical issues and support adverse event reporting
- Direct human clinical trials (Phases III/IV) for products under development; monitor adherence to protocols
- Provide reporting information for regulatory submissions
- Serve as medical consultant to marketing, commercial or research project teams and regulatory agencies; liaise with other corporations under licensing agreements
- Sign off on product safety reviews
- Interface with Medical Affairs and other departments (Commercial, QA, R&D, Regulatory, Market Access)
- Maintain compliance with GxP, SOPs, and training requirements; support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Integrity and compliance
- Clinical trial leadership (Phases III/IV)
- Evidence-based scientific exchange
- Medical information management
