Manager I, Field Technical Service Engineering - Surgical
Alcon
Summary
The Regional Service Manager leads a team of 8 to 14 field service engineers to install and support Alcon Laser, Surgical and diagnostic equipment within the assigned service region Mid-West out of Nebraska/St. Louis/Kansas City (MO or KS).
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Provide comprehensive service and sales support on all Alcon equipment.
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers, field sales, clinical teams and other regional managers ensuring that customers’ needs are met.
- Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction through timely solutions of multifaceted issues.
- Meet or exceed annual regional goals through established metrics.
- Confirm compliance of all regulatory requirements assigned to the region’s Field Service Engineers.
- Achieve financial goals and control expenses within budgetary guidelines.
- Support service contracts and time-material revenue by working closely with the internal sales team.
- Co-travel with direct reports to assess capabilities, provide feedback and coaching.
- Hire, develop, train, motivate and lead a team of Field Service Engineers.
- Implement team’s work objectives, performance reviews, and disciplinary action within Alcon guidelines.
- Perform other duties, monthly reports and projects as assigned by service management.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+1 yr)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
- 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Additional Requirements:
- Possess a current valid driver’s license and good driving record over the last three years.
- Candidates must have the ability to work independently from home office 40% and in the field 60% -- traveling within the assigned region and overnight stays as required.
- Ability to travel overnight 50% of the time or as needed
- Territory – Mid-West – Nebraska and surrounding areas.
Preferred Skills and Experiences:
- Experience managing a business segment with P&L responsibilities.
- Demonstrable track record of daily multi-tasking capabilities, setting priorities and scheduling work activities.
- Ability to resolve problems, think analytically and communicate professionally in high-pressure, time-sensitive customer environments.
- Available for “on-call” support before and after normal working hours.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint.
- Experience with SAP, Salesforce, and ServiceMax or equivalent ERP/CRM/FSM.
- Effectively influence and communicate with cross functional teams.
- Five years of experience in healthcare services or equipment sales.
- 2+ years leading people, managing projects, and influencing organizations.
- Leading and motivating service teams.
- Medical / ophthalmic laser technology.
- Accustomed to working with hospital operating room and surgery center protocols.
- Familiar with connecting medical devices to hospital networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 5 years of relevant experience
- 3 years of demonstrated leadership
- Current valid driver’s license and good driving record over the last three years
- Ability to work independently from home office 40% and in the field 60%
- Ability to travel overnight 50% of the time or as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.