Phaco Development Specialist

1 week ago

Durban, South Africa Alcon Full time

Phaco Development Specialist (Durban)

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Phaco Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in training and supporting ophthalmic surgeons and hospital staff as they transition from Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) and Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) to Phacoemulsification (Phaco) as the preferred cataract treatment.

A typical day in this role will include:
Surgeon Development & Training:

- Support the successful transition of cataract surgeons from ECCE/MSICS to
Phaco surgery.
- Provide Operating Room, Clinic, Hospital and Wet Lab training to enhance
surgical skills, improve outcomes and ensure proper technique adoption.
Program through structured self-assessments

Surgical & Technical Support:

- Serve as a trusted clinical and technical consultant for surgeons and hospital
technologies.
- Collaborate with external consultants, course instructors, and proctors to drive
effective skill development and high-quality surgical outcomes.
- Demonstrate product and procedural excellence in OR, hospital, and wet lab
settings.

Program & Event Support:

- Assist in delivering Alcon Phaco Development Program courses, professional
congresses, symposiums, and special events.
- Support education initiatives to enhance understanding of cataract surgery
options.

Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure adherence to corporate compliance guidelines and reporting
procedures.
- Maintain thorough documentation, including pre-course assessments, surgical
observations, and post-course performance tracking.
- Handle adverse event and product complaint reporting at a local level,
ensuring timely escalation to the Local Vigilance Representative.

WE ARE SEEKING:

- Education/Background: Experience as a Surgical/Medical Technologist, Biomedical Engineer, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Optometrist is beneficial
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in Clinical Application, Marketing, Sales, or a related role in a reputable medical device company, specifically in the Ophthalmology / Optometry fields
- Language: English
- Strong self-motivation, teamwork, problem-solving, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure
- Valid driver’s license and passport and willing to travel extensively 40% (Africa + South Africa)

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

- Comprehensive benefits package
- Training and continuous development; Be part of a high performing leader in ophthalmology company with a lot of opportunities to further develop your professional career.
- International exposure
- Open, friendly and collaborative culture; Work in a challenging environment with an outstanding team that will support him to achieve goals and performance.
- Hybrid model

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