Surgical Product Manager

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 Surgical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the organization, taking responsibility for executing the Cataract product portfolio strategy. You will collaborate closely with our commercial team to provide comprehensive support to both internal stakeholders and external partners in Turkey. This position is based in Istanbul, you will report to the Surgical Marketing Manager within the organization. Your daily responsibilities will include :

Prepare yearly marketing plan for the responsible product portfolio, present to international marketing group and ensure successful execution during the year

Analyze market data and lead the forecasts in order to develop the marketing strategy for the affected product range(s) (competition, regulatory environment, micro and macroeconomic trends)

Responsible & Accountable for marketing budget management including placing Purchase Orders, managing new Vendor’s requests

Implement all the documents / content & programs for customers, and ensures a relevant localization of the sales tools by the IMG (international marketing group) support

Engage with agencies to enable effective and timely adaptation / development of assets and to assure consistent activation of the brand plan

Ensure product information is approved (internal Veeva and / or by any local Governmental Institution), updated and aligned with International guidance

Monitors the execution of the marketing strategy through the available tools (SalesForce, Pitcher etc.)

Follow and support regulatory approval and reimbursement procedures of the related product portfolio in collaboration w / both internal and external business partners

Maintains and develops partnerships with leaders (KOLs) and decision makers on the affected product line(s)

Ensures coordination between supply chain, customers, finance, regulatory & legal departments internally in order to optimize product management

Actively participates in the organization of Surgical events and congresses

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON :

Minimum of 3 years as Product Manager in pharma / Medical Device industry.

Bachelor´s Degree

Excellent command of written and spoken English and fluent Turkish.

Ophthalmology background is nice to have

Customer-oriented personality with strong planning and organizational skills

Analytical thinker and attentive to details

High level of problem-solving skills and learning agility.

Strategic thinker with ability to set product vision

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Good at teamwork

No restriction to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license

No military obligation for candidates

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON :

Training and continuous development; Be part of a high performing leader in ophthalmology company with a lot of 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 him to achieve goals and performance.

Full social package which includes private insurance, pension plan, meal allowance, car and additional bonuses