Marketing Director – UK&Ireland

Overview

As Marketing Director for the Surgical portfolio in the UK & Ireland, you lead a team of Product Managers to develop and execute brand plans that drive growth, market share, and profitability. You influence portfolio strategy and oversee launch readiness, customer engagement, and regional commercial performance. You manage the UK&I marketing budget and ensure ROI across promotions and initiatives. The role blends strategic marketing with cross-functional leadership to advance Alcon’s surgical solutions and patient outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• individual development plan
• employee recognition scheme
• open, friendly and collaborative culture
• career growth opportunities
• work with leading surgical technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the Surgical marketing team in developing short- and long-term plans to grow top-line revenue and profitability
• Develop and execute market strategies across the UK & Ireland, including portfolio and brand plans
• Manage marketing budget, promotions, and return on marketing spend
• Drive launch readiness, pre-launch planning, and post-launch evaluation for new surgical technologies
• Provide market insights and competitive analysis to inform strategy and tactical decisions
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and other teams to ensure aligned execution
• Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and key stakeholders to maximize ROI of marketing activities
• Engage with local, regional, and global stakeholders to support continuous business improvement and commercial success

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Science, Commerce, Business, Marketing or related)
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred
• 5+ years in marketing, product management, or commercial roles
• Strong strategic marketing and portfolio management experience
• Proven track record in marketing planning, launches, and data-driven decision making
• Experience building and maintaining KOL and customer relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management
• Influence and collaboration
• Strategic marketing
• Portfolio management
• Product launches

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