Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

STELLENBESCHREIBUNG / JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, F&E

About the role

Globale Funktion: Global Regulatory and Medical Affairs

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison

Works closely with and has impact on: Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, R&D

Reports to: VP, Global Medical Affairs

Global Function: Global Regulatory and Medical Affairs

Work Location: Home office-based with periodic office presence in Frankfurt

Role Overview

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based scientific expert responsible for advancing scientific exchange, evidence generation, and external stakeholder engagement in ophthalmology. This role is responsible for high-quality data discussions and support of investigator-initiated trials (IITs), operating independently of commercial promotion. The role requires a self-starter who can work autonomously, take initiative, and execute independently in a dynamic field environment. As a novel role within the organization, the Regional Medical Affairs Manager also contributes to shaping medical engagement models appropriate for ophthalmic device innovation.

Duties & responsibilities

• Establish and maintain peer to peer scientific relationships with ophthalmic surgeons, academic investigators, and key opinion leaders.
• Lead unbiased scientific discussions related to clinical data, surgical outcomes, and evolving standards of care in ophthalmology.
• Support the evaluation, initiation, and management of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) in compliance with regional and/or local regulations and internal governance.
• Identify unmet medical needs and scientific data gaps and communicate actionable scientific insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support post market research, real world evidence generation, and registry activities where applicable.
• Provide scientific input into medical education initiatives and non-promotional training programs.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and academic meetings.
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure alignment between medical strategy, clinical evidence, and regulatory requirements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate autonomously in the field, proactively identify priorities, manage activities with minimal direction, and independently drive execution of approved Medical Affairs plans and stakeholder engagements, including planning and conducting KOL visits, identifying and escalating scientific insights, coordinating follow-up on IIT opportunities, and prioritizing congress and field activities based on medical strategy.
• Support Quality Assurance and Safety in the review and follow-up of elevated product complaints when needed, including providing medical and scientific input within the scope of Medical Affairs.
• Ensure all activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company SOPs governing Medical Affairs activities.

Befugnis (nur QA/PRRC/Warehouse/Logistics/RA)

The Medical Science Liaison is authorized to:

• Independently engage in non-promotional, scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, investigators, and academic stakeholders within the defined therapeutic and technological scope.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries using approved data, peer-reviewed literature, and fair-balanced scientific information, in accordance with company SOPs and local regulations.
• Exercise professional judgment to prioritize external scientific engagements and allocate field time based on medical strategy and unmet scientific needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate scientific insights, research opportunities, and unmet medical needs from the field to internal stakeholders.
• Support the scientific evaluation of Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) concepts, including providing input on scientific feasibility and alignment with medical strategy, while final approval decisions remain with designated internal governance bodies.
• Represent Medical Affairs in scientific forums, congresses, and advisory interactions as a subject-matter expert, within approved scope and training.

Authority(only QA/PRRC/Warehouse/Logistics/RA)

The Medical Science Liaison does not have authority to:

• Engage in promotional selling activities or commercial decision-making.
• Approve financial commitments, contracts, or study funding.
• Make commitments regarding product supply, pricing, or regulatory outcomes.

Anforderungen

Requirements

Experience

Prior experience (4-6 years) in Medical Affairs, such as Regional Medical Affairs Manager, Medical Advisor, or Scientific Affairs roles, within an ophthalmic device or pharmaceutical company.

Demonstrated experience engaging in scientific data discussions with healthcare professionals.

Experience supporting or managing Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), clinical studies, or evidence generation activities.

Experience working within highly regulated healthcare or life sciences environments.

Fähigkeiten/Qualifikationen

Strong scientific and clinical acumen in ophthalmology.

Ability to translate complex clinical data into meaningful scientific dialogue.

Working knowledge of regional and/or regional biodevice industry and medical affairs compliance standards.

Excellent communication skills in English and regional/local language (written and spoken).

High degree of professionalism, autonomy, ethical judgment, and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.

Bildungsanforderungen

Advanced degree in a scientific or clinical discipline (MD or equivalent) with specialty training in ophthalmology.

Muss diese Position die Anforderungen für einen Medizinprodukteberater nach (§83 MPDG) erfüllen? (Ja/Nein):

Is this position required to fulfil the qualifications for a Medical Product Advisor (according to §83 MPDG)? (Yes/No):

(Prozent) bis zu 75 %

(in percent) up to 75 %