Head, Global Business Technology Strategy, Alcon

Dr Jackie Njoroge is a global Health, Strategy and Tech leader with a deep passion for helping developing countries progress towards true social and economic independence. She has extensive expertise in white space analysis, strategic business planning, Go to Market strategy, business modeling, mergers & acquisitions, consumer strategy and digital strategy.

Jackie spent over 15 years in biomedical and pharmacology research, where she worked on both traditional and novel drug mechanisms for preventing, treating, and controlling gastrointestinal diseases and Malaria. She augmented her passion for health care and strategy with her time at Boston Consulting group, where she was a consultant working with global clients in Health Care, Consumer and Technology.

Jackie joined Alcon, the global leader in eye health in 2017 as Lead Strategist, North America region where she led multiple Strategy and Operations projects across Digital, Vision Care, Surgical, and Pharma. She is currently, Head of Strategy for Business Technology and Platforms, where she defines the global strategy for Alcon’s digital enterprise business, leads global cross functional teams on execution of Alcon’s digital investments.

Jackie holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from UT Southwestern Medical Center. She was a Japanese Ministry of Education Undergraduate Fellow, receiving a degree in Biochemistry/ Biochemical engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Jackie lives outside Fort Worth, Texas with her husband, two kids, two golden doodles and two adventurous cats

Jackie joined the CMMB Board of Directors in 2023 and serves on the Program committee.