Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

About the role

Alcon is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy & Business Development to lead the identification and development of acquisition, licensing, partnership and alliance opportunities across its Surgical, Vision Care and Pharma franchises. The role sits within the Commercial & General Management function and supports strategic decision‑making as the company transforms the eye‑care industry.

Key responsibilities

• Support the definition of business development and licensing priority areas across franchises, including landscape scoping, unmet medical need assessment and opportunity sizing.
• Drive evaluation of external product and business opportunities, articulating strategic fit, future standard‑of‑care role and technical perspectives.
• Conduct commercial assessments, market, epidemiology and payer research, and develop business cases with valuation, P&L, cash‑flow and sensitivity analyses.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through due‑diligence, technical and commercial assessments, and present findings to Alcon leadership.
• Collaborate with potential partner companies, identify risks, mitigation options and support deal negotiation and execution when required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in corporate development, acquisitions, licensing, partnerships or alliances.
• Strong ability to analyse market opportunities and translate them into strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and presenting to senior leadership.

Required skills

• Financial analysis and modelling (valuation, P&L, cash‑flow, sensitivity analysis).
• Business case development.
• Market assessment and commercial research.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape Alcon’s growth strategy in the global eye‑care market.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with career development prospects.