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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.\nAlcon Canada’s Commercial Vision Care team is looking for a Manager, Professional Education and Development to lead the development and execution of professional education and health care professional (HCP) engagement programs. This role will strengthen Alcon Canada’s partnerships with current and future eye care professionals, build meaningful educational experiences, and support Vision Care and Pharma business priorities at our Mississauga, Ontario, location. In this role a typical day will include:\nDevelop and execute Alcon Canada’s HCP engagement strategy across professional education, peer-to-peer programs, conferences, and other sponsored initiatives.\nPartner with Marketing and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver HCP education and content aligned with Vision Care and Pharma priorities.\nSupport speaker selection and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) activities, including advisory boards, speaker onboarding, contracting, oversight of the Alcon HCP engagement platform, logistics, invoicing, and payments.\nBuild strong partnerships with optometry and opticianry schools and deliver educational initiatives that help students transition into professional practice with a strong foundation of partnership with Alcon.\nHelp lead and enable strategic KOLs to deliver consistent, high-quality professional education and HCP engagement across Canada.\nCo-create and facilitate peer-learning programs and educational experiences for students and practicing eye care professionals, including programs delivered through in-person manufacturing and education sites.\nManage HCP processes, an indirect budget of approximately $1.2 million, program metrics, and stakeholder communications.\nIdentify process efficiencies and ensure activities align with applicable Alcon Compliance, Privacy, and other requirements.\nCollaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Marketing, Finance, medical professionals, educational institutions, speakers, and KOLs.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:\nBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English, French is an asset.\n5 Years of Relevant Experience\nGood understanding of eye care and the health care professional environment.\nAdvanced Excel and dashboard skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to support decisions and report program and budget performance.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions, borders, and with medical professionals.\nSolid understanding of finance processes, marketing concepts, and business priorities.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and common business and communication technologies; experience with SAP is an asset.\nAbility to manage multiple activities with strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.\nPreferred qualifications:\nExperience designing or delivering professional education, HCP engagement, peer-to-peer, conference, or speaker programs.\nExperience working with KOLs, advisory boards, optometry or opticianry schools, and future eye care professionals.\nProven project management skills, including the ability to influence change through communication, design, execution, testing, and documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.\nA proactive, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial approach, with a strong commitment to teamwork and results.\nCuriosity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance standards while working under business pressure.\nSalary Range: $90,594 - $135,891 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This is a new position.\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:\nEngage in Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & improve lives.\nGrow your career and utilize your leadership expertise in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.\nAlcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!\nTravel Requirements: up to 25%\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact atalcon.com.careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nAlcon Canada Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. 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