Vice President, Corporate Communications

Vice President Global Communications & Public Relations

Position Summary

The Vice President Global Communications & Public Relations is responsible for developing and executing Alcons global communications strategy to strengthen corporate reputation advance business priorities support commercial growth and reinforce Alcons position as the global leader in eye care.

As a member of the Global Communications Leadership Team this executive will lead enterprise communications efforts across corporate communications public relations executive communications internal communications product communications media relations issues management and reputation management. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and works closely with business leaders to ensure aligned impactful communications across all stakeholder groups.

The Vice President is responsible for driving measurable communications outcomes that enhance brand awareness support new product adoption strengthen stakeholder trust and increase engagement among associates customers healthcare professionals investors media and other external audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Communications & Reputation Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with Alcons business objectives and growth priorities.

• Shape and steward Alcons corporate narrative across key stakeholder audiences.

• Strengthen and protect Alcons reputation as the global leader in eye care.

• Drive communications programs that reinforce company purpose strategy innovation leadership and culture.

• Monitor emerging issues stakeholder perceptions and reputational risks and develop proactive response strategies.

Public Relations & Media Relations

• Lead global public relations strategy and execution.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business healthcare trade financial and international media.

• Develop proactive earned media strategies that increase visibility for Alcons business innovation and leadership.

• Oversee media engagement executive media preparation and spokesperson readiness programs.

• Lead crisis communications planning and response efforts in partnership with Legal Regulatory Affairs and business leaders.

Product Communications & Commercial Activation

• Develop communications strategies supporting Alcons new product introductions innovation pipeline and key growth initiatives.

• Partner with Global Franchise Commercial Excellence and Marketing leaders to maximize awareness adoption and differentiation of Alcons products and technologies.

• Lead external communications programs supporting major launches clinical milestones scientific congresses regulatory approvals and innovation announcements.

• Ensure communications strategies align with commercial priorities while adhering to regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Partner with product medical affairs and commercial teams to elevate Alcons leadership in key therapeutic categories and technologies.

Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

• Lead executive visibility and thought leadership programs that elevate Alcons profile among industry healthcare business and investor audiences.

• Oversee development of speeches presentations leadership messaging and executive communications content.

• Support executive participation in industry forums customer events investor conferences and strategic engagements.

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Lead Alcons global internal communications strategy.

• Ensure associates understand company strategy priorities performance and transformation initiatives.

• Drive communications programs that strengthen engagement culture and alignment across a global workforce.

• Support enterprise change organizational transformation and leadership communications initiatives.

• Advance understanding of Alcons purpose values and strategic priorities.

Investor Relations Support

• Partner closely with Investor Relations Finance and senior leadership to support investor-focused communications activities.

• Provide communications counsel related to earnings announcements investor events leadership transitions transactions and major corporate developments.

• Ensure consistent messaging across investor corporate executive and external communications.

• Support efforts to strengthen confidence and trust among investors analysts and financial stakeholders.

Communications Strategy Measurement & Operations

• Establish communications priorities communications planning processes and measurement frameworks that align with business objectives.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators that demonstrate communications effectiveness and business impact.

• Leverage media intelligence stakeholder insights reputation monitoring and analytics to inform communications strategy.

• Oversee agency partnerships communications technology platforms budgets and operational governance.

• Build organizational capabilities in communications planning measurement reputation management and emerging communications technologies.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations Business Marketing or related field.

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications public relations corporate affairs or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise communications strategies for a global organization.

• Significant experience in media relations reputation management executive communications and issues management.

• Experience supporting major product launches innovation communications or commercial growth initiatives.

• Proven ability to influence executive leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments.

• Strong business acumen and ability to align communications strategy with business objectives.

• Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience within healthcare medical technology pharmaceutical consumer health or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience supporting publicly traded companies and investor communications activities.

• Experience leading global teams and managing communications across multiple geographies.

• Advanced degree in Communications Business Public Affairs or related discipline.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Strengthened corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.

• Increased visibility and influence of Alcons executive leaders and thought leadership platforms.

• Successful communications support of key business priorities and product launches.

• Enhanced associate engagement and alignment with company strategy.

• Effective management of issues crises and reputational risks.

• Strong partnerships with Commercial Marketing Investor Relations and business leaders.

• Demonstrated contribution of communications activities to business performance and growth objectives.

• Development of a high-performing globally integrated communications organization.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.

• Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.

• 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!

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