Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology (Southwest)

Overview:

 

Responsibilities:

What You'll Be Doing

As an MSL, you will serve as a trusted scientific partner to key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and healthcare professionals throughout your region. Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with ophthalmology and optometry KOLs
• Leading compliant scientific exchange and disease state education
• Delivering clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare providers and stakeholders
• Gathering actionable field insights and communicating them to internal teams
• Supporting medical education initiatives, advisory boards, publications, and investigator-initiated research
• Participating in regional and national scientific congresses and professional society meetings
• Collaborating closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access teams
• Supporting clinical trial activities and broader medical strategy initiatives

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• OD, MD, PharmD, or PhD required
• Prior MSL experience required
• Ophthalmology or eye care expertise preferred
• Candidates with significant clinical eye care experience and industry exposure will also be considered
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into meaningful discussions
• Strong strategic thinking and insight-gathering capabilities
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Territory

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.

Travel

This is a field-based role requiring approximately 60-80% travel.