Job Description

Medical Science Liaison - Ophthalmology

Territory: Poland

As a field-based extension of our Client’s Medical Affairs team, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will support our Client’s investigational compound currently in Phase III clinical trial for dry AMD/Geographic Atrophy (GA). The MSL will establish and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals in the ophthalmology field, particularly those specializing in retinal diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a scientific expert, providing clinical and technical education to the ophthalmology community
• Support clinical trial awareness, enrollment, and retention for Client’s Phase III clinical trial study
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with thought leaders in academic, clinical, and healthcare organizations
• Contribute to corporate, scientific, and clinical strategies within the assigned region
• Participate in Medical Affairs initiatives to enhance overall company value and productivity

Core Duties:

1. Scientific Expertise and Education

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in ophthalmology, specifically GA/Dry AMD
• Deliver scientific presentations and support site initiation visits (SIVs)
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests

2. Clinical Trial Support

• Drive awareness and enrollment for the Client’s Phase III clinical trial study
• Identify and recommend potential trial sites
• Address trial-related issues and overcome recruitment barriers

3. KOL Engagement

• Develop and execute KOL engagement plans
• Organize investigator meetings and recruitment events
• Provide insights from KOL interactions to internal teams

4. Compliance and Reporting

• Adhere to corporate SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Document and report on field activities and KOL interactions

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations teams
• Support training of field and home office employees
• Participate in medical conferences and advisory board meetings

Qualifications:

• M.D., Ph.D., PharmD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree
• 2+ years of clinical experience in Ophthalmology
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance requirements
• 1+ years of MSL or Clinical Trial Liaison experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English (additional languages may be required based on region)
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50% (including overnight stays)

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated project management abilities
• Experience working in cross-functional teams

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education, and therapeutic expertise.