AS (Alcon)

Start date is ASAP for this contract position.

About the role

This role supports a fast-paced healthcare communications team managing a broad portfolio of vision care campaigns, driving project execution, content development, and cross-functional coordination from kickoff through delivery.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day project lead, managing timelines, deliverables, and team task lists across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Own and shepherd materials through a regulated review and approval platform (Veeva), keeping the process moving at all times
• Draft, QA, and refine a range of communications materials, including press releases, long-form content, strategic messaging platforms, Q&As, survey communications, and congress materials
• Coordinate with internal creative, strategy, digital, and medical/regulatory teams to review and align content before client delivery
• Support integrated campaigns targeting both healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and consumer audiences
• Assist with satellite media tour preparation, executive readiness, and media relations materials
• Identify next steps proactively, flagging issues and moving work forward without waiting for direction

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience, with a background at a PR or communications agency
• Hands-on experience working within Veeva or a comparable regulated pharmaceutical review and approval system
• Strong healthcare or pharma communications background, including familiarity with MLR/MAP or similar regulatory review processes
• Demonstrated experience developing and QA-ing long-form content such as press releases, key messages, and Q&As
• Proven project management skills with the ability to track multiple workstreams, owners, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience supporting integrated campaigns that span both professional (KOL) and consumer audiences
• Writing samples available to share that are not covered under NDA (samples must demonstrate press release or similar healthcare communications work)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting a single global client account
• Familiarity with vision care, ophthalmology, or consumer health categories
• Openness to converting to a full-time role if the opportunity arises

Pay

$55-60/hr

Benefits

• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Schedule

Contract through end of year, likely to extend

Visa sponsorship is not eligible for this role.