Sr. Manager, Medical Science Liaison

Requisition ID: 912338

Position: Full-Time

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid‑range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team accompanies and enables others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

The Sr. Manager – Medical Science Liaison (MSL) builds strategic relationships with Medical Experts and Key Opinion Leaders in Ophthalmology and Optometry to support the adoption and appropriate use of EssilorLuxottica products. This role supports scientific presentations, shares unbiased medical information, and gathers insights to inform product and market access and clinical practice. The MSL responds to requests for scientific/medical/clinical information and provides detailed knowledge of products, research, and publications. The MSL works cross‑functionally with internal teams to address needs, solve problems, and achieve medical objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain peer‑to‑peer collaborations with key eye‑care experts in targeted areas.
• Develop and execute strategic engagement/implementation plans prioritizing impactful interactions.
• Serve as the cross‑functional product expert for internal teams across professional, clinical, regulatory, R&D, and commercial functions.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable insights from the eye‑care community to inform brand, commercial, and clinical strategies.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and report insights from the data dissemination/scientific exchange with Eye Care Providers that may impact company development plans/trial designs, launch, and brand strategies/tactics.
• Conduct non‑promotional scientific exchanges with internal and external partners, providing clarity and collecting intelligence on trends, competition, and product use.
• Lead and participate in educational programs, society meetings, company events, and internal training as a subject matter expert.
• Support investigator‑initiated studies including clinical trial planning, site and investigator selection, training, protocol execution, and data preparation for publication, grant or regulatory submission.
• Partner with Health Care Providers (HCPs) on publications, conference presentations, advisory boards, medical education, and speaker development.
• Provide the medical community with timely, accurate, and relevant disease state and product information.
• Maintain thorough documentation of activities while ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards.
• Adapt and develop medical education materials to support the engagement of HCPs.
• Provide Key Opinion Leader speaker training.
• Support internal staff training.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or other medical‑related discipline, necessary.
• 5 years of medical, optical or otherwise comparable experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical concepts.
• Experience in collaborating with HCPs on a peer‑to‑peer level.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work both independently and with teams across different departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and a drive to deliver high‑quality work.
• Ability to travel 50‑60 %.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OD preferred.
• Exposure to Myopia Management or related experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.