Glaukos Corporation
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Glaukos Corporation is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Southeast Region. In this field‑based role the MSL will serve as a medical and scientific expert, engaging Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across the region to advance scientific exchange, shape clinical understanding, and elevate patient care.
What You’ll Do
- Build and expand strategic, compliant scientific relationships with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other KOLs across the region.
- Serve as a field‑based expert, delivering relevant medical and scientific insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to medical inquiries with clear, evidence‑based information supporting the appropriate use of Glaukos products, including compliant responses to unsolicited off‑label questions.
- Gather and communicate actionable clinical insights that inform strategy and enhance patient outcomes.
- Create strong professional networks with high‑impact decision‑makers and thought leaders in eye care.
- Represent Medical Affairs at local, regional, and national conferences—participating in scientific sessions and engaging HCPs at medical booths.
- Support clinical evidence generation through collaboration on investigator‑initiated research proposals.
- Maintain deep expertise in relevant disease states, emerging therapeutic options, and the evolving competitive landscape.
- Deliver scientific and practice education to eye‑care centers while collaborating cross‑functionally with clinical operations, market access, sales, and marketing.
- Work closely with optometric and ophthalmic medical societies across the region.
- Optimize field medical processes, insight gathering, and training initiatives.
- Manage territory planning, budgets, KOL mapping, and CRM documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
- Travel up to 70% (field visits, conferences, and headquarters meetings).
What You’ll Bring
- Doctorate degree (OD, PharmD, PhD, MD, DO).
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 1–1.5+ years of prior MSL experience in eye care.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong scientific acumen paired with the ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights.
- High level of organization and proactive planning in a fast‑moving environment.
- Ability to operate with professionalism and compliance even in evolving or less‑defined processes.
- Strong collaboration, influence, and independent decision‑making abilities.
- Analytical, adaptable, and comfortable navigating changing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
- Residency within commuting distance to a major airport in the Southeast region.