Vitro Retinal and Phaco Product Manager (Jeddah)

Vitro Retinal and Phaco Product Manager (Jeddah)

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 Vitro Retinal and Phaco Product Manager, you will develop and coordinate implementation of short, medium and long term plans through strategic planning, business plan development and marketing planning for product line, ensure achievement of products target through Partnership and National Managers and Distributors, profitability and growth and plans implementation in the regions.

A typical day in this role will include:

• Identifying and analyzing customer needs as well as market segment dynamics to develop, communicate and coordinate strategic product plan, business plan, marketing plans and budget plan implementation in compliance with Alcon international strategies.
• Coordinating implementation of promotion plans for vitro retinal and phaco equipment and other product lines through NM/PMs/Distributors to ensure timely and appropriate implementation and follow-up of strategies and tactics.
• Supporting monthly sales forecasts for respective product(s) lines based on NM/PMs feedback and market knowledge to ensure continuous availability and achievement of inventory targets.
• Defining and proposing required investments to regions along with FCH/NM/PMs/Distributors. Managing promotion expenses and allocating them to the A&P budget according to Distributor Marketing Plan.
• Identifying opportunities for new products/services along with NM, CMs and Distributors to achieve growth targets.
• Establishing strong relationships with Distributors, opinion leaders, and key external individuals to keep product lines updated based on environmental requirements.
• Visiting the market across the ME and providing support to Alcon and Distributor teams on marketing strategy execution (Travel and Field time 30% – 40%).
• Implementing systems and methodology to track market data (Active Equipment Installed Bases, Market Shares, tender management, market intelligence, etc.).
• Conducting all required regional or local reports at required dates.
• Forecasting annual and long-term MS/IB of assigned products.

WE ARE SEEKING:

• Education/Background: Health sciences bachelor’s degree, preferably with marketing or business master’s degree as a plus.
• Experience: 8 years in Sales, commercial, marketing for medical devices with at least 2 – 3 years in Marketing experience alone, preferably in surgical ophthalmology as a plus.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, high level of English fluency with Arabic language as a plus, marketing and strategic planning.
• Middle East knowledge and Distributor Market setup is considered a plus.
• Willing to travel extensively 30%-40% (Middle East Regions).

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and continuous development; be part of a high-performing leader in ophthalmology company with many opportunities to further develop your professional career.
• International exposure.
• Open, friendly and collaborative culture; work in a challenging environment with an outstanding team that will support you to achieve goals and performance.
• Hybrid model.

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