Director, Global Surgical Communications

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 youll 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 Director Global Surgical Franchise Communications you will lead Global Surgical Franchise communications in the Global Franchise Communications team at Alcon. The Global Franchise Communications team is dedicated to supporting the communications around Alcons Vision Care (including Pharmaceutical) and Surgical Franchises Global Business & Innovation (GB&I) Research & Development (R&D) and Digital Health team. This includes internal communications engaging Alcon associates and external communications reaching key external stakeholders including media customers and patients at Fort Worth TX. In this role a typical day will include:

• Define develop and deliver impactful communications strategies and programs in support of commercial excellence and launch preparedness and execution aligned with the strategic goals of the Global Surgical Franchise.

• Lead communications for global product launch announcements and support regions with robust and accurate PR toolkits for regional application.

• Identify opportunities to communicate key global Surgical Franchise themes and narratives arming regions with content to eliminate redundant messaging.

• Raise awareness about key Surgical business milestones global data news and other key differentiators for the business.

• Lead global surgical awareness days/weeks that are relevant for external audiences like customers and their patients.

• Support Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) communications related to acquisitions/integrations of new technologies or companies.

• Lead global issues or crisis situations impacting the Global Surgical Franchise protecting brands and reputation working closely with Corporate Communications Investor Relations team and Regional Communications to ensure alignment of external communications.

• Work closely with Investor Relations Corporate Communications ESG teams to ensure consistency with Surgical Franchise messaging and narratives.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 18 yrs; Assoc.14 yrs; M.S.7 yrs; PhD6 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand

• 10 Years of Relevant Experience

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

• Travel Requirements: up to 10% domestic and international

• Relocation assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship: Yes

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.