About this role
Convention Planner II
Fort Worth, Texas Full time Posted Today End Date: October 19, 2026 (6 days left to apply)
R-2026-49819
At 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: