International Medical Education Trainee

About the role

Alcon is looking for an International Medical Education Trainee in Barcelona to support the coordination and execution of international education initiatives for healthcare professionals. Working with colleagues across countries, regions and functions, you will contribute to regional enablement, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) development, congress strategy and integrated education pathways. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in international project coordination, digital communications and business operations; previous ophthalmology experience is not required.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate international Medical Education programs, projects, meetings and recurring team activities.
• Support KOL management and development, congress activities and education pathways.
• Prepare newsletters, presentations, program updates and other digital communication materials.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, meetings and follow-up with stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Support the adoption of digital platforms and ensure consistent communication across markets.
• Manage operational tasks such as purchase orders, invoices, suppliers, meeting logistics and budget tracking.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and help identify process improvements.

Required profile

• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication.
• Digital communication mindset, confident creating presentations and newsletters.
• Attention to detail and confidence supporting administrative and financial processes.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across countries, regions and functions.
• An academic background in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, communications, business or a related field is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.