Topcon Healthcare
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Medical Affairs
Topcon’s vision is to solve societal challenges globally. In healthcare, we develop innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. We empower eye‑care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity and clarity, capturing high‑resolution images with the push of a button.
Responsibilities
Support new products and applications in the market.
Work with marketing to develop material that uses clinical data to substantiate clinical benefits and unique selling points of products.
Inform medical professionals and business partners about the latest company developments and support training and sales activities.
Identify market needs and support the development of new clinical applications by working closely with clinicians and researchers.
Work with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure company products get visibility in the market through scientific presentations and publications.
Serve as the link between external experts and internal product management or other stakeholders.
Manage investigator‑initiated trials (IITs).
Manage scientific symposia, clinical advisory boards, and customer focus groups.
Communicate at the same level with leading scientists and clinicians in the clinical and scientific fields of interest.
Represent the company at scientific conferences.
Supporting Education & Training
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Topcon Healthcare and internal groups such as Clinical Science, Clinical Affairs & Operations, Product Management, Customer Support, and Marketing to develop training programs and learning materials.
Engage with subsidiary managers to establish training needs of each market and customize courses and materials where required.
Work with the Global Education and Training Team and Marketing to design and develop instructional material for end‑user training courses that support company products, branding, and initiatives.
Work with KOLs to create end‑user educational assets detailing the clinical use and relevance of company products.
Contribute to train‑the‑trainer sessions for SMEs and regional trainers.
Work with the Global Training Team to design and deliver instructor‑led courses for direct employees and distributors. Topics cover Topcon’s product portfolio and include sales and clinical applications.
Participate in Global Education and Training Team meetings, presenting and sharing knowledge and ideas.
Contribute to the delivery of end‑user training at certain Topcon events, predominantly in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
Advanced clinical or scientific degree; MD, OD, MSc or PhD preferred.
3+ years of industry experience in life sciences, pharma, or tech preferred.
Experience in healthcare, especially Ophthalmic imaging is a plus.
Experience with research design and implementation is a plus.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to hold a high‑level conversation with a clinician on clinical/technical matters.
Persuasive and confident personality on both a professional and personal level.
Self‑driven work ethic.
Ability to think proactively, plan, and execute resourcefully.
Reliable organizational skills.
Must be located on the East Coast near a major airport and must be an independent traveler.
Remote work requires a dedicated home workspace.
Base Pay Expected Base Pay Range: $155,000 to $190,000 Annualized.
The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed. Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule.
Bonus Eligible In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 10% annual bonus.
Benefits*
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax‑saving spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.
Time off for employees to recharge. Employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.
Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law; hourly employees receive personal paid time off accruing in accordance with local standards, while salaried employees have a flexible paid time off policy.
EEO Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Details
Seniority level – Mid‑Senior level
Employment type – Full‑time
Job function – Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries – Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Support new products and applications in the market.
Work with marketing to develop material that uses clinical data to substantiate clinical benefits and unique selling points of products.
Inform medical professionals and business partners about the latest company developments and support training and sales activities.
Identify market needs and support the development of new clinical applications by working closely with clinicians and researchers.
Work with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure company products get visibility in the market through scientific presentations and publications.
Serve as the link between external experts and internal product management or other stakeholders.
Manage investigator‑initiated trials (IITs).
Manage scientific symposia, clinical advisory boards, and customer focus groups.
Communicate at the same level with leading scientists and clinicians in the clinical and scientific fields of interest.
Represent the company at scientific conferences.
Supporting Education & Training
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Topcon Healthcare and internal groups such as Clinical Science, Clinical Affairs & Operations, Product Management, Customer Support, and Marketing to develop training programs and learning materials.
Engage with subsidiary managers to establish training needs of each market and customize courses and materials where required.
Work with the Global Education and Training Team and Marketing to design and develop instructional material for end‑user training courses that support company products, branding, and initiatives.
Work with KOLs to create end‑user educational assets detailing the clinical use and relevance of company products.
Contribute to train‑the‑trainer sessions for SMEs and regional trainers.
Work with the Global Training Team to design and deliver instructor‑led courses for direct employees and distributors. Topics cover Topcon’s product portfolio and include sales and clinical applications.
Participate in Global Education and Training Team meetings, presenting and sharing knowledge and ideas.
Contribute to the delivery of end‑user training at certain Topcon events, predominantly in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
Advanced clinical or scientific degree; MD, OD, MSc or PhD preferred.
3+ years of industry experience in life sciences, pharma, or tech preferred.
Experience in healthcare, especially Ophthalmic imaging is a plus.
Experience with research design and implementation is a plus.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to hold a high‑level conversation with a clinician on clinical/technical matters.
Persuasive and confident personality on both a professional and personal level.
Self‑driven work ethic.
Ability to think proactively, plan, and execute resourcefully.
Reliable organizational skills.
Must be located on the East Coast near a major airport and must be an independent traveler.
Remote work requires a dedicated home workspace.
Base Pay Expected Base Pay Range: $155,000 to $190,000 Annualized.
The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed. Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule.
Bonus Eligible In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 10% annual bonus.
Benefits*
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax‑saving spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.
Time off for employees to recharge. Employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.
Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law; hourly employees receive personal paid time off accruing in accordance with local standards, while salaried employees have a flexible paid time off policy.
EEO Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Details
Seniority level – Mid‑Senior level
Employment type – Full‑time
Job function – Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries – Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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