Professional Education & Development Specialist (Optometrist) fixed-term contract

Optometrist

This position requires strong verbal & written communication skills a deep understanding of ophthalmology including anatomy of the eye and disease states and strong product knowledge of product features & benefits associated with clinical applications.

Excellent teaching & learning skills demonstrate and encourage creativity ability to adapt to cross-cultural training

Responsibilities to External HCP/ECPs:

• Develop plan organise and execute Health Care Practitioner (HCP) engagement and educational programmes to increase advocacy Share of Voice and market influence.
• Promote the Alcon Education Academy (AEA) platform to drive digital learning adoption and enhance the educational experience of HCPs across the CSEE and EE clusters.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with Eye Care Professionals advocates and key accounts to drive engagement support brand understanding and positively influence prescribing and recommendation behaviour.
• Lead the planning and delivery of educational support for congresses (both Alcon-owned and thirdparty) in local markets.
• Develop and manage relationships with HCP influencers Thought Leaders academic institutions professional organisations and key industry stakeholders to remain connected with emerging industry insights that inform commercial planning.
• Drive market share and business growth of Alcons Vision Care portfolio through impactful educational activities.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual Professional Education & Development strategy and training calendar covering internal Alcon teams Partner teams key accounts and broader Eye Care Practitioner (ECP) audiences.
• Provide quarterly and annual training and development plans detailing strategies and key initiatives to the supervisor and relevant training departments.
• Plan and conduct field visits in local markets with clear coaching objectives for BDMs and FLMs delivering feedback and actionable development plans.
• Oversee training related to the Vision Care portfolio:
  • Dry Eye & Ocular Health (Systane Family)
  • Contact Lens Portfolio (WATERINNOVATIONS)
  • Contact Lens Care (OptiFree AOSept)
• Develop and manage the regional training budget in alignment with marketing and sales goals.
• Ensure accurate and compliant management of transactions and payments related to training programs and activities.
• Maintain adherence to all corporate compliance guidelines regulatory standards and governance procedures.

Profile :

• An degree in optometry is mandatory. Any additional degree is more than welcome.
• Czech and English are BOTH a must/ Slovakian is a plus for this role.
• 70% of the time in the field

Key Performance Indicators:

• Delivery of high-quality training and coaching programs.
• Positive course evaluations from training participants.
• Contribution to field sales capability improvement and increased customer satisfaction.
• Effective training needs analysis and timely delivery.
• 70% of the time in the field

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