Professional Education & Development Specialist

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.The Professional EducationDevelopment Specialist will deliver best-in-class education, and partner with different stakeholders to ensure that Alcon products are trusted and chosen in the different channels (optical, ophthalmology and pharma). You will support Healthcare professionals and their development and education needs and ultimately ensure Alcon vision care products are prescribed as the first choice. This position is based in Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona. In this role, a typical day will include:· Develop and maintain professional relationships with Eye Care Professionals, HCP influencers, and Key Accounts/Key customers to promote engagement with the Alcon brands and to provide clinical and technical information supporting the brands that influences positively prescribing behavior & decisions.· Provide education and technical support for Key Accounts as part of the category management team for account support.· Adopt and execute International Professional Education and Development strategy, adapted to local market commercial priorities.· Execute the education strategy and deliver content to support New Product Launches (NPL) and key strategic brands. Focusing on fundamental clinical skills and product knowledge, supported by science delivered by an international Professional Education team.· Deliver and implement the pre-launch education and communication strategy and key tactics for NPL readiness (such as pre-launch communication and market preparation, thought leader and advocate engagement, podium opportunities, key ECP activation and educational initiatives) for the market.· Direct and deliver support for congresses (Alcon-owned and third party) held within the local market. Specific may include, in conjunction and collaboration with key stakeholders - sponsorship negotiation, booth (live & virtual) and messaging development, commercial/brand podium presentations, full planning and communication & PR liaison.· Develop & manage relationships with HCP Influencers and Thought Leaders within local market, major industry influencers, professors, organizations/associations, educational institutions & researchers to be at the forefront of the industry & gain leading edge knowledge of practitioner and industry insights to influence business and commercial planning.· Provide Clinical / Technical support to the local market marketing, sales, sales training, regulatory, legal and communications teams.WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:· Bachelor’s degree related to Vision Healthcare· 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent years of relevant experience – optometrist/ophthalmologist/Vision Care Healthcare background required· Fluent in English and Spanish· Strong interpersonal skills and communication· Training or education experience would be an advantage.· Excellent team player, goal-oriented, creative, problem-solving, collaboration and analytical skills.HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:● Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets● Collaborate with teammates to share the best practices and learnings as work evolves● See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunitiesAlcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.