Pharmaceutical Sales Associate

Alcon

Associate, Ocular Health Pharma Field Sales responsible for promoting Alcon pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals in assigned territories.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Hard Skills

salesclinical data presentationproduct utilizationfield routingCRM documentationexpense reportingregulatory compliancedisease state knowledgecompetitive landscape analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsconsultative sellingtime managementindependencerelationship buildingcustomer engagementresponsiveness

Tools & Technologies

CRM softwareemail correspondence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degreevalid driver's license

Industry Keywords

HCP engagementAlcon Integrity & CompliancePDMA compliancefield-based rolehealthcare professionalssales meetingsproduct adoptionterritory coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct daily, in‑person sales visits to physicians, clinics, optometry practices, and medical offices within an assigned territory.
Present clinical data, product features, and appropriate use information to influence prescribing behavior and product utilization.
Secure orders, commitments, or agreements to prescribe or utilize Alcon pharmaceutical products, in accordance with policy.
Routinely plan and execute field routing schedules to maintain strong territory coverage and high levels of field presence.
Build and maintain professional relationships with HCPs and office staff to expand access, utilization, and advocacy.
Support product adoption through consistent follow‑up, education, and responsiveness to customer needs.
Participate in industry meetings, training programs, and regional or national sales meetings as required.
Conduct sample drops accurately and in full compliance with PDMA, company policy, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of assigned products, disease states, and competitive landscape.
Operate at all times in accordance with Alcon Integrity & Compliance standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Complete required CRM documentation, email correspondence, and expense reporting accurately and on time.
Ensure administrative tasks remain incidental to the primary responsibility of field selling and customer engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs; M.S.)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel daily within the assigned territory
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field‑based role
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and consultative‑selling skills
Comfort engaging healthcare professionals in professional, face‑to‑face discussions

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates