Regional Training Manager, Surgical, Phaco & Vitreoretinal (m/f/d)
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed. 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 on the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
As the Regional Training Manager, Surgical, Phaco & Vitreoretinal (m/f/d), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training, with a particular focus on Phaco and Vitreoretinal, to enhance the capabilities and performance of our sales teams. You will work closely with regional and country stakeholders to ensure that the Surgical training strategy is effectively implemented and executed at the country level.
This includes delivering standardized commercial skills training that combines technical knowledge with value-based selling principles. Competitive messaging will be embedded throughout the training curriculum and aligned with each product’s lifecycle.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Providing Phaco and Vitreoretinal training support to country stakeholders and sales teams across Europe.
- Executing assigned training activities across Europe in alignment with the International Training Strategy and European business priorities.
- Delivering training for assigned product portfolios and collaborating with Regional Training colleagues to support the broader training curriculum.
- Delivering Alcon Training Pathway programs, ad hoc training, foundational commercial skills training, National Sales Meeting sessions, and onboarding for new joiners.
- Conducting regular field visits to stay informed about technology updates, competitive developments, and the challenges faced by sales teams, while helping them strengthen their skills and knowledge.
- Supporting IMG Marketing initiatives across relevant product portfolios by incorporating approved brand content into technical training sessions.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- A relevant academic background, such as a bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Science, Healthcare, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of Sales or Marketing experience within Alcon Surgical.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner across teams, countries, and regions.
- Experience designing impactful learning solutions and delivering engaging training sessions.
- The ability to assess development needs and provide practical coaching to enhance performance.
- A strong understanding of Phaco and Vitreoretinal product portfolios, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
- The ability to apply innovative learning methods and effectively leverage digital tools.
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% to deliver training and support business needs across the region.
- A highly collaborative approach, together with professionalism and integrity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- French language proficiency would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of or experience with the intraocular lens (IOL) portfolio would be an advantage.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding experience from your first day at one of the Top Employers of 2025 (*).
- Explore diverse development opportunities across national and international teams.
- Join a dynamic and supportive environment where every voice is heard and different perspectives are valued.
- Develop your expertise through a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions.
- Help people see brilliantly by contributing to a purpose-driven company with cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough technology in eye care.
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Starting Pay
59,500.00 EURPay Frequency
AnnualTotal remuneration consists of the starting pay, plus applicable variable compensation (including bonus) and country-specific subsidized benefits.
Bonus amounts, where applicable, are determined based on factors such as individual performance, job level, and company financial results.
Skills Required
- Relevant academic background, such as a bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Science, Healthcare, or a related field
- At least 3 years of Sales or Marketing experience within Alcon Surgical
- Ability to build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner across teams, countries, and regions
- Experience designing impactful learning solutions and delivering engaging training sessions
- Ability to assess development needs and provide practical coaching to enhance performance
- Strong understanding of Phaco and Vitreoretinal product portfolios, market trends, and competitive dynamics
- Ability to apply innovative learning methods and leverage digital tools
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Collaborative approach, professionalism, and integrity
- French language proficiency
- Knowledge of or experience with the intraocular lens (IOL) portfolio
Alcon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alcon and has not been reviewed or approved by Alcon.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as unusually strong, pairing a 401(k) match with an additional employer-funded retirement plan contribution. Stock purchase access and performance bonuses are also positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Distinctive vision-related perks, including free contact lenses in some cases, reinforce the perceived strength of the health-and-wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as robust, including paid holidays, PTO/vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave. Flexible time off for certain exempt roles and reported year-end shutdown periods further strengthen perceived coverage.
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What We Do
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
