Grant Specialist - International IME Grants

About the role

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is looking for a Grant Specialist to join its headquarters in Cornellà, Spain. The role supports the international Independent Medical Education (IME) grant program, coordinating grants across multiple countries and regions through the full grant lifecycle, from application and review through contracting, payment, post-event reconciliation and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Review educational grant applications and make well-supported funding recommendations.
• Communicate with grant applicants about requirements, missing information, decisions and post-event reconciliation.
• Review post-event documentation so grant files are complete, accurate and compliant.
• Prepare grant agreements and maintain accurate information in grant and contract management systems.
• Monitor grant activities and stay up to date with industry guidelines and Alcon standards.
• Forecast, track and reconcile grant budgets by therapeutic area.
• Partner with internal teams, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders to keep the grant process effective and transparent.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in grant management, project coordination, education compliance, finance or a related area.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Availability to travel 20-30%, including occasional evening meetings and weekend travel, would be valued.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Financial acumen and experience monitoring, forecasting or reconciling budgets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping accuracy and meeting deadlines.