Global Director, Professional Education & Development - Global - Vision Care

Global Director, Professional Education & Development

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Global Director, Professional Education and Development supporting Global Vision Care, you will be trusted to develop and drive the execution of Health Care Professional (HCP) engagement and education and influence aligned to franchise strategies and priorities, while being the internal subject matter expert and voice of the eye care professional for the global franchise and critical cross-functional teams in our Fort Worth, TX location.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Serving the global franchise portfolio teams, Business Development and Licensing teams, and Research and Development (R&D) teams as the voice of the eye care professional for pipeline strategies, new product concepts, claims, messaging, and go to market strategy
• Developing and enhancing relationships with global and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for insights on the pipeline, development opportunities, and areas of strategic focus (CL and OH)
• Ensuring a strong systematic approach to collection and integration of HCP insights across all stage-gates with global advisory board plans and efficient HCP consultations
• Developing and managing relationships and partnerships of major global professional organizations and associations, educational institutions, and researchers to be at the forefront of the industry
• Influencing the strategies and plans for new product claims
• Develop product launch professional education strategy to build awareness and brand preference through best-in-class education, crafting consistency of messaging and tactics for the broader Professional Education and Development team
• Serving the global franchise commercial teams in an advisory capacity on clinical, technical, and medical related topics
• Offering guidance as a thought leader in the industry for HCP peers on key industry topics, landscape, relevant disease states, and business priorities with a keen understanding of key communication platforms
• Fostering strong relationships with critical cross-functions and regional Professional and Education Development leads

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Global Vision Care Financial measures
• NPD launch metrics
• Education plan effectiveness, reach and depth

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs.; Assoc.+14 yrs.; M.S.+7 yrs.; PhD+6 yrs.) 
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English 
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience 
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clinical practice and/or industry experience
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) or OUS equivalence in optometry required
• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for working in a multinational/diverse environment
• Excellent category knowledge
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and recognition by the KOL community
• Enterprise mindset
• Strong ability to influence without authority
• Advanced presentation skills
• Fluency in other European languages are a plus

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Be part of a team dedicated to providing world-class, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, and enhance lives, while growing your career
• Leading strategy and plan execution that maximize Alcon’s value
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.