Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Chicago

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 Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (Dry Eye portfolio), you will build trusted partnerships, execute territory business plans, promote Alcon's innovative ocular health portfolio, and help expand access to solutions that support better patient outcomes. The role covers the City of Chicago and North Suburbs focusing on a defined target list of physicians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, allied health care professionals, and key accounts across the territory.

In this remote, field-based role covering the Chicago and surrounding northern suburban communities such as Evanston, Northbrook, Wilmette, and Highland Park, you will have the opportunity to grow a dynamic and expanding healthcare market by developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering value-driven solutions to eye care professionals. This territory offers a unique blend of established accounts and growth potential, making it an ideal opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on territory ownership, business development, strategic account management, and creating meaningful customer partnerships.

This role requires residence within the assigned territory and offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with industry-leading eye care professionals.

In this role, a typical day will include

Driving territory growth and achieving sales objectives through strategic account planning and account management.

Developing and maintaining trusted relationships with ophthalmologists, optometrists, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders throughout the territory.

Educating customers on Alcon's ocular health pharmaceutical portfolio and supporting product adoption through clinical discussion and customer engagement.

Executing territory business plans focused on growing, optimizing, and protecting key accounts.

Conducting regular in-person customer visits and delivering educational presentations, speaker programs, and customer events.

Identifying growth opportunities through analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitive intelligence.

Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Medical Science Liaisons, Market Access teams, Marketing, and Regional Sales Leadership.

Utilizing data and insights to create account strategies that drive business results and enhance customer engagement.

Managing a geographically dispersed territory with significant travel and customer-facing activity.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.)

The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

Relocation/Sponsorship Assistance: Not Available

Travel: 100%. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Territory: City of Chicago & North Suburbs. City of Chicago and northern suburbs, including Evanston, Northbrook, Wilmette, and Highland Park. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory.