Director, Product Management, Surgical Digital Health - Patient Engagement & Clinical Decision Algorithms

Product Strategy & Execution

Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for:

• Patient Engagement platforms
• AI Clinical Decision Support algorithms

Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through launch and continuous improvement
Ensure alignment with business priorities, clinical needs, and global market dynamics
Deliver scalable, modular, and reusable platform capabilities

AI & Clinical Innovation

Lead the development of AI-powered clinical decision support solutions that improve surgeon decision-making and patient outcomes
Partner with clinical SMEs to ensure safety, efficacy, and real-world usability
Integrate algorithms seamlessly into user workflows to maximize adoption

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, and Commercial teams to deliver compliant, high-quality products
Collaborate across surgical franchise and vision care portfolios to ensure a cohesive digital ecosystem
Align global stakeholders on shared product vision and priorities

Product Development Excellence

Own and prioritize product backlog, ensuring clarity, value, and execution readiness
Define product requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Ensure adherence to quality systems, regulatory requirements, and data privacy standards
Drive agile best practices across teams

Customer & Market Focus

Engage with surgeons, staff, clinicians, and patients to gather insights and validate solutions
Translate user needs into differentiated product experiences
Continuously improve products based on feedback and performance metrics

Team Leadership & Culture

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of product analysts
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and speed
Mentor talent and create a strong pipeline of future product leaders

Thought Leadership & Representation

Serve as a digital health thought leader internally and externally
Represent Alcon at customer engagements, partnerships, and industry events
Evangelize the value of digital health solutions across the organization

Impact

This role directly shapes Alcon’s ability to:

• Deliver superior clinical outcomes through data-driven decision-making
• Enhance patient experiences across the surgical journey
• Drive digital transformation and long-term growth in surgical ophthalmology

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Strong proven experience in SAAS product development, preferably within the medical industry
• Understanding of the patient journey in ophthalmology
• Experience integrating AI algorithms into customer-facing digital products