Field Medical Advisor

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of assigned franchise products, pipeline, and the competitive landscape
- Facilitate conducting IITs at various Ophthalmic Institutes and drive increasing scientific share of voice (SoV) in scientific forums and National/International conferences.
- Identify National, Regional KOLs; develop peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs and decision makers to expand scientific partnership opportunities
- Collect, analyze, and report scientific and clinical insights that may guide brand development plans, launch and brand strategies/tactics. Develop a strong understanding of the future needs of ophthalmic KOLs and support medical education in alignment with franchise strategy.
- Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to HCPs and professional societies to ensure evidence based understanding of Alcon products relative to medical guidelines and medical evidence/health economic information. Assure thoughtful and informed exchange of current medical information and data related to Alcon products and selected areas of therapeutic interest with relevant KOLs.
- Act as an interface between Medical Expert/ HCPs and Alcon to provide up-to-date medical support on products related issues to educate, diagnose, resolve and where applicable, escalate to local or regional Medical Affairs
- Where necessary, provide therapeutic area/indication training for the project clinical team
- Adds therapeutic area expertise to the medical team, and transfers knowledge within the organization and externally
- Ensure cross-functional collaboration, interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions, as well as other departments, including business functions e.g. marketing, Commercial, QA, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs etc.
- Work with Integrity and Compliance observing all laws, industry standards, and company policies.

Key Performance Indicators:

- Number of Clinical data generation activities through IITs and increasing SoVs, scientific events conducted/supported (such as National webinars, user meetings, advisory boards, CMEs/RTMs, customer training events etc)
- Number and content of monthly KOL interactions with scientific purpose
- Support KOLs presenting on Alcon products (e.g., Advisory Boards and other non-promotional meetings)
- Manage unsolicited educational grants requests according to internal processes.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

- Minimum Qualifications:_
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
- Prefer MD/DO/MBBS/OD/PhD/PharmD/Degree in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry
- Fluency in English is essential

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Advanced knowledge of eye diseases/ working experience in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry therapy area in Pharma Industry
- 2-3 years of experience in ophthalmology and/or Optometry therapy area preferred and experience in HCP facing role
- Experience in clinical trials, Biostatistics, and basic experience in medical writing etc
- Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/HA decision makers/ liaison with Ophthalmic societies
- Thinks Creatively: Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; creatively integrates different ideas and perspectives; stimulates creative thinking in others; generates innovative ideas and solutions to problems
- Establishes Relationships: Relates to people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner; develops relationships with key people in other functions and at other levels; expresses disagreement tactfully and sensitively.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.