Additional Job Description:As the Director, Strategic Pricing & Planning (Management Path), you will be responsible for defining and evolving Alcon's global value-based pricing framework, leading portfolio-level pricing strategies across Surgical and Vision Care franchises, and developing long-range strategic plans that drive revenue growth and profitability. This role leads a team of pricing professionals, including Sr. Managers and other pricing associates and requires close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure pricing strategies are aligned with Alcon's broader strategic objectives.
In this role, a typical day will include:- Define and continuously evolve a global value-based pricing framework incorporating competitive positioning, willingness-to-pay, and reimbursement dynamics.
- Lead development of portfolio-level pricing strategies across Surgical (SX) and Vision Care (VC).
- Partner closely with Global Marketing, Market Access, HEOR, Finance, and Commercial teams to align pricing with value, evidence, and go-to-market strategy.
- Integrate pricing strategy into stage-gate processes and product lifecycle management.
- Establish global price corridors (floors, thresholds, guardrails) to guide regional execution.
- Develop and implement pricing strategies for the global franchise, creating and executing comprehensive market access strategies through the integration of pricing.
- Develop long-range objectives and strategic plans for the corporation or major division, scanning the environment for business opportunities and maintaining market surveillance.
- Prepare acquisition proposals and recommend strategic objectives and alternatives.
What You Will Bring to Alcon:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or High School + 18 years; Associate's + 14 years; Master's + 7 years; PhD + 6 years)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 10 years of relevant experience
- 6 years of demonstrated leadership
Preferred Qualifications:- Proven track record of developing and implementing global pricing strategies across multiple geographies and product portfolios.
- Demonstrated experience in value-based pricing, launch pricing, and lifecycle price management across complex portfolios.
- Strong cross-functional partnership experience across Commercial (Sales / Marketing), Finance, Market Access / HEOR, and Strategy and Product teams.
- Experience operating at senior leadership level, influencing strategic decisions and organizational direction.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
- 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!
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