Professional Education & Development Manager / Optometrist (m/w/d) - Vision Care DACH — Alcon

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we are committed to innovation and progress and act quickly. Here, you will be rewarded for your commitment and achievements and can advance your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to improve the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive company culture and seek diverse, talented people who want to join Alcon.

As Professional Education & Development Manager / Optometrist (m/f/d) - Vision Care DACH, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously enhancing educational and training programs (e.g. for contact lens fitting) for opticians, optometrists and other professional groups, with a focus on Switzerland. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and promote the transfer of knowledge about Alcon products, technologies and clinical topics. The position is based in a home office.

A typical workday in this role includes

• Development, planning and delivery of educational, training and continuing education programs for customers and professional partners.
• Creation of training materials, presentations and digital learning content.
• Organization and delivery of training sessions and workshops.
• Organization of participation in congresses.
• Building and maintaining lasting relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), universities and professional associations; active participation in association activities.
• Providing professional and technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Presentation of scientific and clinical content at professional events.
• Evaluation and continuous optimization of training programs.
• Leading projects in the area of Professional Education & Development.

WHAT YOU BRING TO ALCON

• A completed degree in opticianry/optometry as well as several years of professional experience in opticianry/optometry and contact lens fitting are absolutely required.
• Experience in planning and delivering training sessions, workshops and events for Eye Care Professionals (ECPs).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• A high level of personal responsibility as well as strong project management and organizational skills.
• An existing network within the Swiss opticianry and optometry sector is an advantage.
• Very good command of German, English and French.

HOW YOU CAN SUCCEED AT ALCON

• Experience excellent onboarding from your first day of work at one of the Top Employers 2026(*) and discover the diverse development opportunities within national and international departments.
• Work independently and with a focus on revenue, and discover the varied range of responsibilities with many opportunities to shape things and room for your own ideas.
• Work with an outstanding, collegial team that supports you in achieving your goals and being successful.
• In addition to attractive compensation, receive a comprehensive package of benefits.

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