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TMAC

$65K - $87K/yr

EU Serving as a value-added resource and extension of the Company the Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will support the company's Ophthalmology pipeline. The CTL supports the execution of country medical ...

Acuity Eye Group

OD/Referring Provider Liaison

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Specialty ophthalmology services * Work with practices to ensure referral pathways are efficient ... liaison * provider relations * medical practice outreach Preferred: * Experience working with ...

Acuity Eye Group

OD/Referring Provider Liaison

Orange, CA · On-site

$62K - $82K/yr

Specialty ophthalmology services * Work with practices to ensure referral pathways are efficient ... liaison * provider relations * medical practice outreach Preferred: Experience working with ...

Acuity Eye Group

OD/Referring Provider Liaison

Arcadia, CA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Specialty ophthalmology services * Work with practices to ensure referral pathways are efficient ... liaison * provider relations * medical practice outreach Preferred: Experience working with ...

Acuity Eye Group

OD/Referring Provider Liaison

La Mesa, CA · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

Specialty ophthalmology services * Work with practices to ensure referral pathways are efficient ... liaison * provider relations * medical practice outreach Preferred: Experience working with ...

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How much do ophthalmology liaison jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for ophthalmology liaison in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ophthalmology liaison?

An Ophthalmology Liaison is a professional who serves as a bridge between ophthalmologists, healthcare organizations, patients, and sometimes pharmaceutical or medical device companies. Their main role is to facilitate communication, provide education, and support collaboration to improve patient care in the field of eye health. They may coordinate referrals, share updates on the latest treatments or technologies, and ensure that all parties are informed about best practices and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of ophthalmology, and the ability to manage multiple relationships effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ophthalmology liaison?

To thrive as an Ophthalmology Liaison, you need a solid understanding of ophthalmic medical terminology, eye care practices, and a relevant degree in healthcare or life sciences. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and possibly certification in ophthalmic assisting or similar credentials is beneficial. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build professional relationships are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring effective coordination between patients, ophthalmologists, and referring providers, ultimately improving patient outcomes and streamlining care delivery.

What are some common challenges an ophthalmology liaison might face when coordinating between clinical teams and external partners?

Ophthalmology Liaisons often encounter challenges such as aligning the priorities of busy clinical teams with the expectations of external partners like pharmaceutical companies or referring physicians. Navigating complex scheduling, ensuring clear communication, and managing confidential patient information while meeting compliance standards are key aspects of the role. Developing strong relationships and staying current with ophthalmic advancements helps liaisons address these challenges effectively and facilitate smooth collaboration across stakeholders.

What is the difference between Ophthalmology Liaison vs Ophthalmic Technician?

AspectOphthalmology LiaisonOphthalmic Technician
CredentialsOften requires healthcare or communication certificationsTypically requires certification or training in ophthalmic technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, patient education settingsEye clinics, surgical centers, ophthalmology offices
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, medical practicesOphthalmology clinics, hospitals
Primary RolePatient communication, education, care coordinationPerforming diagnostic tests, assisting in exams

While both roles work within ophthalmology, the Ophthalmology Liaison focuses on patient communication and care coordination, whereas the Ophthalmic Technician handles diagnostic testing and clinical support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Ophthalmology Liaison job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,517 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Ohio Valley (Cincinnati)

BESTMSLs, a Uniphar company

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Ohio Valley

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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) reports to the National Director of Field Medical. MSLs are field-based healthcare professionals to our customers. They will engage in compliant scientific exchange and provide whole practice education on disease state and respond to inquiries related to our products.

**This is a full-time MSL role based in the Ohio Valley region and ideal candidates will be based in Ohio (Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Columbus)**

Responsibilities

  • Manage key opinion leader (KOL) optometrists and ophthalmologists in a designated region, ensuring compliant conduct per PhRMA and the company's guidelines.
  • Be the primary medical affairs KOL point of contact for day to day needs and peer-based scientific exchange, adhering to our the company's scientific platform; engagements may include both virtual and live interactions.
  • Collect actionable insights from field scientific exchange, prioritize and collate these insights to shape medical strategy.
  • Provide whole practice education to optometric and ophthalmic centers.
  • Provide resources to facilitate disease state education in Optometry schools and Ophthalmology residency programs.
  • Instruct customers (upon request) on investigator initiated trial and medical information procedures.
  • Compliantly identify and recommend KOLs for a variety of projects (including advisory boards, medical education initiatives, training, publications, special projects, clinical trials, business development evaluations) based on expertise, interests, and competencies.
  • Plan KOL engagements and schedule and attend scientific sessions at local, regional and national medical meetings as needed.
  • Liaise with local and regional optometric and ophthalmic medical societies.
  • Present scientific evidence to the payer community.
  • Provide leadership and expertise on medical affairs projects and initiatives.
  • Participate in continual optimization of training, insights gathering and field medical processes.
  • Host local disease state scientific exchanges.
  • Participate in compliant and collaborative engagements with cross-functional team members including training and KOL meetings.
  • Provide clinical trial support as needed and determine by the clinical development team.
  • Manage territory budget, metrics, KOL mapping and CRM entries.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate of optometry, or MD, PharmD, PhD with eye care expertise required.
  • 3+ years of experience as a medical science liaison in eye care is preferred; or 3+ years of clinical experience in eyecare with at least one year of industry experience or 7 + years of clinical practice in eyecare.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and presentation skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize, manage, and prioritize workload proactively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to navigate systems and processes including Microsoft Office and customer relationship management software, work independently, and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to collect actionable insights and critically analyze data.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with peers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical and clinical information.
  • Territory includes: OH, Detroit Metro area, KY, and Western PA
  • The position will be field based with candidates ideally located in: OH hub (Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Columbus).
  • The position is field based and requires travel 60-80% of the time.
  • The candidates must live in their assigned territory, preference will be given to candidates who reside within 45 minutes of a major airport / major metropolitan area.
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionScience and Education
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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