Director of Corporate Strategy & Business Development

About the role

Alcon is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy & Business Development to lead the identification and execution of acquisition, licensing, partnership and alliance opportunities. The role supports the Commercial & General Management function and helps align the organization with long‑term strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

• Define and support business development priorities across Surgical, Vision Care and Pharma franchises.
• Conduct landscape analyses, unmet medical need assessments and opportunity sizing.
• Develop strategic rationales, early technical perspectives and commercial assessments for external opportunities.
• Prepare business cases, financial models, valuations and cash‑flow analyses.
• Lead cross‑functional due‑diligence teams and present findings to senior leadership.
• Assist in deal negotiation, risk mitigation and execution of approved transactions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in corporate strategy, business development or M&A within the healthcare or medical‑device sector.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to evaluate technical and commercial aspects of opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

Required skills

• Financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Strategic analysis and market assessment.
• Cross‑functional project leadership.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape Alcon’s growth strategy in a global eye‑care leader.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with strong focus on innovation.
• Career development and leadership exposure across multiple business units.