Vice President, Corporate Communications
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications, public relations, corporate affairs, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise communications strategies for a global organization.
- Significant experience in media relations, reputation management, executive communications, and issues management.
- Experience supporting major product launches, innovation communications, or commercial growth initiatives.
- Proven ability to influence executive leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align communications strategy with business objectives.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Nice to have
- Experience within healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience supporting publicly traded companies and investor communications activities.
- Experience leading global teams and managing communications across multiple geographies.
- Advanced degree in Communications, Business, Public Affairs, or related discipline.
Full description
Vice President, Global Communications & Public RelationsPosition Summary
The Vice President, Global Communications & Public Relations is responsible for developing and executing Alcon's global communications strategy to strengthen corporate reputation, advance business priorities, support commercial growth, and reinforce Alcon's position as the global leader in eye care.
As a member of the Global Communications Leadership Team, this executive will lead enterprise communications efforts across corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, internal communications, product communications, media relations, issues management, and reputation management. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and works closely with business leaders to ensure aligned, impactful communications across all stakeholder groups.
The Vice President is responsible for driving measurable communications outcomes that enhance brand awareness, support new product adoption, strengthen stakeholder trust, and increase engagement among associates, customers, healthcare professionals, investors, media, and other external audiences.
Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Communications & Reputation Management
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with Alcon's business objectives and growth priorities.
- Shape and steward Alcon's corporate narrative across key stakeholder audiences.
- Strengthen and protect Alcon's reputation as the global leader in eye care.
- Drive communications programs that reinforce company purpose, strategy, innovation leadership, and culture.
- Monitor emerging issues, stakeholder perceptions, and reputational risks and develop proactive response strategies.
Public Relations & Media Relations
- Lead global public relations strategy and execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business, healthcare, trade, financial, and international media.
- Develop proactive earned media strategies that increase visibility for Alcon's business, innovation, and leadership.
- Oversee media engagement, executive media preparation, and spokesperson readiness programs.
- Lead crisis communications planning and response efforts in partnership with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and business leaders.
Product Communications & Commercial Activation
- Develop communications strategies supporting Alcon's new product introductions, innovation pipeline, and key growth initiatives.
- Partner with Global Franchise, Commercial Excellence, and Marketing leaders to maximize awareness, adoption, and differentiation of Alcon's products and technologies.
- Lead external communications programs supporting major launches, clinical milestones, scientific congresses, regulatory approvals, and innovation announcements.