Head of 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, 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 the Head of Global Surgical Communications, you will lead Global Surgical Franchise communications. The Global Franchise Communications team is dedicated to supporting the communications around Alcon’s 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 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 10 Years of Relevant Experience HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities. Join Alcon’s 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 Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com.careers #LI-DNI ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY 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 ✉ Sign in to view email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker