What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Communications Specialist, Global Internal Communications position at Alcon?
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. 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 in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Communications Specialist on the Global Internal Communications team, you will support internal communications for Alcon's Global Surgical and Vision Care businesses, as well as Research & Development (R&D), Global Business & Innovations (GB&I) and Global Digital teams. You will be trusted to support in the development of communications around products, initiatives, and change management—reaching multiple stakeholders such as Alcon associates, media, patients, consumers and customers. Your work will help define key messages and support change communications that are critical to Alcon's future growth and transformation.
Key responsibilities:
- Supports team to help increase awareness and understanding of business priorities, initiatives and new products among Alcon associates.
- Drafts internal messages and creates content for key initiatives that impact global businesses and teams.
- Support the execution of internal initiatives including Global Webcasts, Alcon Leadership Meetings, internal campaigns about key product launches, Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) communications initiatives, integrations and more.
- Supports regions to ensure delivery of relevant global messaging through the continual refinement of communication programs, channels, and measurement to ensure effectiveness.
- Works closely with Senior Director of Franchise Communications on editorial calendars and content alignment, producing story and narrative conception supporting Global Franchise, GB&I, R&D and Digital Health.
- Generates, develops and maintains a relevant and accurate corporate asset collateral portfolio including press releases, fact sheets, corporate overview decks and videos. Gathers content that is accurate and aligned with business strategy.
- Works with Director, Global Internal Comms to ensure corporate message and brand consistency across GB&I communications.
- Participates, as a core member of the Global Internal Comms team, developing strategy and executing on tactical planning efforts.
- Participates, as a core member of the GB&I team, with external communications efforts, including supporting the team in creating and distributing communications (e.g., media releases, panels, etc.), coordinating and administering approval processes for communications materials, crafting news stories and original content (e.g., those highlighting key differentiators from the competition, new data, training/education and customer advocacy efforts), and supporting in Alcon’s Digital Health PR plans.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc. 6 yrs; M.S. 0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate core writing capabilities through basic competency, quality of work, and adaptability of writing style.
- Prior communications experience in the Life Sciences industry.
- Experience with SharePoint-based Intranet, Viva Engage (Yammer), and Staffbase, or similar platforms; experience with digital analytics of these platforms, a plus.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
- Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment, as well as within a welcoming and empowered team.
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight & enhance lives!
Additional position information:
- Work hours: Standard
- Travel Requirements: less than 5%
- Relocation assistance: no
- Sponsorship available: no
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.
EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.