Professional Education & Development Specialist (Optometrist) - fixed-term contract

Job Description:

Optometrist
This position requires strong verbal & written communication skills, a deep understanding of ophthalmology, including anatomy of the eye and disease states, and strong product knowledge of product features & benefits associated with clinical applications.
Excellent teaching & learning skills, demonstrate and encourage creativity, ability to adapt to cross-cultural training

Responsibilities to External HCP/ECP's:
* Develop, plan, organise, and execute Health Care Practitioner (HCP) engagement and educational programmes to increase advocacy, Share of Voice, and market influence.
* Promote the Alcon Education Academy (AEA) platform to drive digital learning adoption and enhance the educational experience of HCPs across the CSEE and EE clusters.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with Eye Care Professionals, advocates, and key accounts to drive engagement, support brand understanding, and positively influence prescribing and recommendation behaviour.
* Lead the planning and delivery of educational support for congresses (both Alcon-owned and third-party) in local markets.
* Develop and manage relationships with HCP influencers, Thought Leaders, academic institutions, professional organisations, and key industry stakeholders to remain connected with emerging industry insights that inform commercial planning.
* Drive market share and business growth of Alcon's Vision Care portfolio through impactful educational activities.

General Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual Professional Education & Development strategy and training calendar, covering internal Alcon teams, Partner teams, key accounts, and broader Eye Care Practitioner (ECP) audiences.
* Provide quarterly and annual training and development plans, detailing strategies and key initiatives, to the supervisor and relevant training departments.
* Plan and conduct field visits in local markets with clear coaching objectives for BDMs and FLMs, delivering feedback and actionable development plans.
* Oversee training related to the Vision Care portfolio:
* Dry Eye & Ocular Health (Systane Family)
* Contact Lens Portfolio (WATERINNOVATIONS)
* Contact Lens Care (OptiFree, AOSept)
* Develop and manage the regional training budget in alignment with marketing and sales goals.
* Ensure accurate and compliant management of transactions and payments related to training programs and activities.
* Maintain adherence to all corporate compliance guidelines, regulatory standards, and governance procedures.

Profile :
* An degree in optometry is mandatory. Any additional degree is more than welcome.
* Czech and English are BOTH a must/ Slovakian is a plus for this role.
* 70% of the time in the field

Key Performance Indicators:
* Delivery of high-quality training and coaching programs.
* Positive course evaluations from training participants.
* Contribution to field sales capability improvement and increased customer satisfaction.
* Effective training needs analysis and timely delivery.
* 70% of the time in the field

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