Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - North Central Territory

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.

Territory

The territory includes: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Northeast Michigan.

Candidates will ideally be located in: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; or Detroit, MI.

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.