Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Southwest Territory
Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Southwest Territory
Full-Time Role
Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego
Compensation: Expected base pay range for this position is $134,200 to $188,000; with a higher range of $165,000 to $231,000 for candidates hired at the Senior level (4+ years experience), plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) reports to the National Director of Field Medical and serves as a field-based scientific expert supporting healthcare professionals across a designated territory. This individual will engage in compliant scientific exchange, provide disease state education, respond to medical inquiries, and gather insights that help inform medical strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in optometry and ophthalmology within the assigned territory, ensuring all activities are conducted in a compliant manner.
Serve as the primary Medical Affairs point of contact for scientific exchange and educational engagement with healthcare professionals through both virtual and in-person interactions.
Gather actionable field insights and communicate findings to internal stakeholders to help shape medical strategy and initiatives.
Deliver disease state and scientific education to healthcare providers and practice staff.
Support educational initiatives within optometry schools and ophthalmology residency programs.
Provide guidance regarding investigator-initiated research processes and medical information resources as appropriate.
Identify and recommend expert faculty and advisors for educational programs, advisory boards, publications, clinical research, and other Medical Affairs initiatives.
Develop and execute KOL engagement plans and attend local, regional, and national scientific meetings.
Collaborate with professional societies and relevant healthcare organizations within the territory.
Present scientific and clinical information to a variety of healthcare stakeholders, including payer audiences.
Contribute leadership and expertise to Medical Affairs projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to training, insights generation, and field medical operations.
Lead and facilitate scientific discussions and educational programs focused on disease awareness and patient care.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Information, and Training.
Provide support for clinical development activities and study-related initiatives, when needed.
Maintain territory plans, KOL profiles, CRM documentation, and budget accountability.
Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD), MD, PharmD, or PhD with expertise in ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care.
2+ years of Medical Science Liaison experience within ophthalmology, optometry, or a related specialty.
Alternative backgrounds may include significant clinical eye care experience combined with industry exposure.
Senior-level opportunities may be available for candidates with 4+ years of prior MSL experience.
Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
Excellent relationship-building and emotional intelligence.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience using CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and other field-based tools.
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate actionable insights.
Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
The territory includes: Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
Candidates will ideally be located in: Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego. Candidates should reside within the territory, preferably near a major airport.
Additional Information
This is a field-based position requiring approximately 60-80% travel.
Candidates should reside within the territory, ideally within easy access to a major airport.