Director, External Communications

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?Job PurposeWe’re seeking a dynamic, digitally-savvy strategist and hands-on collaborator to join our team, driving impactful communications and proactive PR in one of our fastest-growing, most strategic markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, and are passionate about commercial brands and corporate reputation, this is your opportunity to make a difference and help shape Alcon’s future in China.Essential Job FunctionsDefine, develop, execute and measure impactful comms strategies and programs that support China Commercial and Corporate Reputation objectivesIdentify and successfully secure proactive, positive media coverage of Alcon China’s business priorities, communications narratives and programs, in addition to managing Alcon China corporate digital channelsServe as the trusted communications advisor to the organization’s most senior executives, including the Alcon President of China, shaping messaging that reflects strategic priorities and personal leadership stylesLead local executive visibility initiatives, including keynote preparation, media interviews and high-impact stakeholder engagements (internal and external)Lead issues and/or crisis response locally, ensuring the right stakeholders are briefed and aligned on communications strategy and materialsManage third-party suppliers, including agency partnersStandard Minimimum RequirementsEducation: University degree or equivalentExperience: at least 10 years of PR/Comms experience (healthcare experience required, agency experience beneficial); results-driven, self-motivated enterprise thinker comfortable working across remote teams and time zones, and in a highly regulated industry; adept at succeeding in a matrixed environment; strong written and verbal communications; maturity to manage sensitive and confidential information; effective collaborator; continuous improvement mindset; digitally savvy and comfortable using AI / ML to deliver results; positive attitude and willingness/ability to find proactive, compliant solutions to challengesLanguage The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English and Mandarin; proficiency in additional languages a plusHow You Can Thrive at Alcon:Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company.China is a very strategic market at Alcon, very dynamic, working with Senior management at local and global levelCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.Continuous learning and development opportunities.Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent Worker