R-2026-48937 Professional Education & Development Manager (m/f/d) - Vision Care DACH

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As a global leader in ophthalmology, we are committed to innovation and progress and act swiftly. With us, you will be rewarded for your dedication and achievements and can advance your career like never before. Together, we go beyond ourselves to improve the lives of our patients and customers. We foster a corporate culture that includes everyone and seek diverse, talented individuals who want to join Alcon.

As a Professional Education & Development Manager (m/f/d) - Vision Care DACH, you are responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous advancement of educational and training programmes (e.g. for contact lens fitting) for opticians, optometrists, and other professional groups with a focus on Switzerland. You work closely with internal and external stakeholders and promote knowledge transfer about Alcon products, technologies, and clinical topics. The place of work is home office.

A typical working day in this role includes:

• Development, planning, and delivery of educational, training, and continuing education programmes for customers and professional partners.
• Creation of training materials, presentations, and digital learning content.
• Organisation and conduct of training sessions and workshops.
• Organisation of participation in congresses.
• Building and maintaining sustainable relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), universities, and professional associations; active participation in association work.
• Professional and technical support for customers as well as internal teams.
• Presentation of scientific and clinical content at professional events.
• Evaluation and continuous optimisation of training programmes.
• Management of projects in the area of Professional Education & Development.

WHAT YOU BRING TO ALCON:

• A completed degree in optometry/optics as well as several years of professional experience in optometry/optics and in contact lens fitting are absolutely essential.
• Experience in planning and conducting training, workshops, and events for Eye Care Professionals (ECPs).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• High personal responsibility as well as pronounced project management and organisational skills.
• An existing network within the Swiss optometry and optics industry is an advantage.
• Very good German, English, and French language skills.

HOW YOU CAN SUCCEED AT ALCON:

• Experience excellent onboarding from day one at one of the Top Employers 2026(*) and discover the diverse development opportunities within national and international departments.
• Work independently, with a focus on sales, and explore the varied range of tasks with many opportunities for creativity and room for your own ideas.
• Collaborate with an excellent, collegial team that supports you in achieving your goals and being successful.
• Receive an attractive salary alongside a comprehensive package of benefits.

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