Director, US Glaucoma Pharmaceutical Marketing

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon seeks an experienced marketing leader for the U.S. Pharmaceutical Glaucoma Marketing portfolio. You will set strategy, oversee lifecycle planning, launches, and performance management while building capability for the future.

The role involves leading two marketing team members and collaborating across Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Training, and Global Marketing. The ideal candidate brings deep HCP-focused marketing expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for advancing patient

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of demonstrated leadership.
• Fluent English communication.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and own the U.S. glaucoma portfolio strategy.
• Lead lifecycle planning and adapt strategy to market dynamics.
• Oversee annual brand planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Direct development of professional marketing programs for HCP engagement.
• Lead launch planning for new glaucoma products and line extensions.
• Track brand performance and manage budgets with Finance.
• Develop and grow marketing talent and build high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategic marketing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

HCP marketing

Brand strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Alcon is seeking an experienced marketing leader to serve as Director, U.S. Pharmaceutical Glaucoma Marketing, responsible for setting strategy and driving commercial execution for the U.S. glaucoma prescription portfolio. This role owns brand direction, lifecycle planning, launch excellence, and performance management while ensuring strong results today and building capability for the future.

The Director will directly lead two members of the Glaucoma marketing team and play a critical role in developing marketing talent, shaping culture, and driving cross‑functional alignment. The ideal candidate brings deep professional (HCP‑focused) marketing expertise, strong people leadership skills, and a passion for advancing patient care through brand performance.

In this role, a typical day will include:

U.S. Brand Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Set and own the professional marketing strategy for the U.S. glaucoma portfolio, ensuring clear positioning, messaging, and priorities across brands
• Lead lifecycle planning and adapt strategy as market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscapes evolve

Annual Brand Planning & Commercial Integration

• Lead the annual brand planning process, translating strategy into clear, executable commercial priorities
• Ensure strong alignment across Sales, Market Development, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Training, Finance, and Global Marketing

Professional Marketing Execution

• Oversee development and delivery of professional marketing programs that support HCP engagement and field execution
• Ensure all tactics are high quality, on strategy, compliant, and delivered with consistency

Launch Excellence & Innovation

• Lead U.S. launch planning and execution for new glaucoma products and line extensions
• Partner with Global Marketing to localize global strategy for the U.S. market and identify innovative engagement opportunities

Performance Management & Business Ownership

• Track brand performance and lead regular reviews to assess results and drive course correction
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets and recommend investment shifts based on performance and insight

Insight Generation & Strategic Analysis

• Leverage market research, field feedback, and business performance data to generate actionable insights
• Translate insights into clear strategic decisions and proactive optimization

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Training, Finance, and Global partners
• Lead through influence, clear communication, and aligned priorities

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Directly lead, coach, and develop two members of the glaucoma marketing team
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, support development planning, and build a high‑performing, engaged team

What You Will Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in ophthalmology, glaucoma, or specialty pharmaceuticals
• Develop people and builds strong teams
• Make decisions grounded in insight and business impact
• Communicates clearly and works effectively across functions

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

See your impact at: alcon.com/careers

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.