Convention Planner II
AlconAt 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 Convention Planner II , you will support the execution of conferences, conventions, educational programs, sponsorships, and business meetings that support Alcon's Commercial and Professional Education initiatives across the United States. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate event logistics, attendee experiences, vendor relationships, association engagements, exhibit activities, and field event support, helping deliver high-quality programs that strengthen customer engagement and business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity onsite in Fort Worth, Texas to contribute to a diverse portfolio of conferences, conventions, training events, sponsorships, and business meetings. You will gain hands-on experience in event planning, convention and conference management, meeting logistics, attendee engagement, vendor management, hospitality, project coordination, and healthcare-related events . This role offers broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct impact through exceptional event execution and stakeholder partnership. In this role, a typical day will include: Plan and execute conventions, conferences, training programs, and educational events that support Alcon's commercial and professional education initiatives. Coordinate event logistics, vendor partnerships, attendee experiences, exhibit booths, training labs, and corporate assets to deliver high-quality events. Manage event budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and expense tracking while ensuring compliance with company policies and healthcare industry regulations. Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support seamless event execution from planning through on-site delivery. Maintain meeting data, communications, surveys, and reporting within event management systems, including CVENT. Provide on-site event support and contribute to continuous improvement through attendee feedback, reporting, and operational best practices. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English Relocation/Visa Sponsorship: Not Available Travel: <10% domestic 3x per year. Preferred Experience supporting corporate events, conferences, conventions, congresses, trade shows, sponsorships, medical education programs, or training events . Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, hospitality, or other highly regulated industries . Proficiency with CVENT , attendee registration platforms, meeting management systems, budget tracking, and event reporting tools. Demonstrated experience managing vendors, contracts, procurement activities, and event logistics for large-scale meetings or conventions. Knowledge of AdvaMed guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements, HCP engagement, and Sunshine Act reporting . Experience coordinating exhibit booths, product demonstrations, training labs, field events, or customer engagement programs . Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple events simultaneously. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Training, Operations, Customer Service, and Technical Support . Excellent communication skills with experience developing event communications, attendee engagement materials, surve…