Director (Vision, R&D Iod)

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 Director supporting U.S. Process Development of Engineering Services Team, a typical day will include:

• Directs and coordinates activities concerned with research and development of projects of major significance to Alcon's long-term future which are highly difficult and complex in nature and require the expert application of advanced knowledge in ophthalmic medical device/science/technology.

• Works with wide latitude for unreviewed action or decision and represents the organization in outside discussions and technical forums relative to the broad corporate direction in science and technology.

• Provides primary technical direction to sophisticated projects of major importance and difficulty where the complexity of technical problems involved require the broad application of advanced ophthalmic medical device/science/technology knowledge.

• Uses deep technical/scientific knowledge to advise and develop strategies which significantly contribute to organizational objectives.

• Represent the organization as primary internal and customer scientific/technical contact as required on contracts or operations. Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives including equivalent and above management.

• Responsible for strategy implementation within the subprogram, area or country. Liaises with other areas of the business providing senior input and advice to global projects.

• Develop concepts and propose approach, to address identified ophthalmic medical device/science/technology needs.

• Supply technical advice and counsel to other professionals and represent the organization in outside discussions and technical forums.

• Originate and apply complex concepts and propose new and unique approaches, methods, procedures and designs with regular use of creativity and originality to research and/or development.

• Assure continuity of products and processes assessment feasibility, research, design, development, compliance to customer and non-customer requirements, transfer to production.

• Provides leadership direction, determining and developing approach to solutions by coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems.

• Lead design reviews, assign and review action items or delegate these tasks.

• Ensure regulatory / statutory / legislative compliance for all project work.

• Act as a mentor in the engineering organization, may direct the activities of senior technical professionals to accomplish objectives.

• Exhibits an exceptional degree of creativity, resourcefulness and interdisciplinary scientific and technical knowledge over a wide array of problems.

• Demonstrates ability to work under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals.

• Assignments are often self-initiated.

• Courses of action that are determined and pursued achieve minimization of life cycle costs and meet project schedule according to customer need (time, cost, functionality and quality).

• Advanced technical research study and application advisorship is provided to senior management.

• Technical assistance is provided as needed to support regulatory, manufacturing, quality, marketing and other Core Team needs.

• Effectively interacts with all segments of Company to facilitate product development and support.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities. Manages in an informal matrix organization.

• Documentation is complete and accurate and utilized as a model / template that serves as guidance for others to follow; 100% compliant to regulatory and mandatory industry performance standards.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+ 14 yrs; M.S.+ 7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 10 Years of Relevant Experience

• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

• Work hours:

• Travel: Yes

• Relocation: Yes

• Sponsorship Assistance: No

Preferred Experience:

• Uses deep technical/scientific knowledge to advise and implement strategic decisions. Recognized as an expert internally and may be recognized externally.

• Seasoned project management skills; multiple projects of complexity and/or large-scale nature.

• Innovative leadership skills on critical business projects.

• Proven motivational and results-oriented techniques.

• Known authority among peers in ophthalmic surgical device/science/technology industry, applying advanced principles, theories and concepts.

• Work experience contributing to the formation of new principles and concepts for new product research and/or development.

• Interactions with senior personnel on complex or significant technical matters, often requiring coordination across organizational lines.

• Typically, an advanced degree within an appropriate scientific/technical discipline is required. Experience factors typically are related to prior ophthalmic medical device/science/technology achievements, increasingly responsible background in organization building of a scientific/technical function, and accomplishments in positions of leadership.

• Project management expertise with proven results in multiple areas.

• Possess significant leadership skills to effect change.

• Has proven ability to develop/implement advanced processes, techniques related to product development and/or critical systems.

• Proven leadership track record of results.

• Capability to motivate complex teams cross-functionally; directs strategic and business goals.

• Organizational management of multiple disciplines.

• Known authority among peers in ophthalmic surgical device/science/technology industry, applying advanced principles, theories and concepts.

• Work experience contributing to the formation of new principles and concepts for new product research and/or development.

• Proven ability to develop solutions for unusually complex problems that is highly original, innovative, and leading edge.

• Interactions with senior personnel on complex or significant technical matters, often requiring coordination across organizational lines.

• Expert knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology.

• Able to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of creativity, and originality.

• Robust process management, problem solving skills and superior presentation capabilities.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, FTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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