Alcon Rotational Leadership Program (RADAR)
AcceleratedRADAR (RotationalAssignmentsDevelopingAlconResources)isAlcon’shighlyselective, enterprise leadership development program designed toaccelerate mid-career, high-performing leaders into senior leadership roles in Manufacturing and Quality. This program isstructured to develop future senior leaders capable of leading complex, global, and regulated operations.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Duration: ~4-5 years
Rotations: 2 strategicenterpriserotations (~24 monthseach)
Placement:Roles are strategically selectedand aligned toenterprise priorities, with increasing scope, complexity, and accountability.
Program Intent
Develop advanced enterprise leadership capability through strategically designed rotations across manufacturing operations, quality, and related functions
Expose participants to global operations, emerging technologies, and regulated environments to strengthen systems thinking and adaptability
Prepare top-performing talent for enterprise-wide impact by compounding technical depth and leadership scope across rotations
Drive innovation, risk management, and business continuity through strategic projects and a capstone initiative delivering measurable outcomes
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE INACCELERATED RADAR
Rapidly assess,influence, andlead within complex, global, and highly regulated manufacturing and quality systems
Demonstratelearning agility by entering unfamiliar technical, functional, or organizational domains and building credibility quickly
Translate technical understanding (manufacturing, quality systems, automation, compliance, data) into business, risk, and performance outcomes
Lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, and enterprise trade-offs (quality, cost, delivery, risk)
Build sustainable organizational capability through systems, governance, talent development, and continuous improvement
Progressively assume enterprise-level accountability in preparation for Senior Leadership roles in Manufacturing & Quality
ROTATIONASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES(DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE):
FirstRotation- Enterprise Foundation
Management roles withinAutomation,Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain,MS&T orProgram Management
Focus on enterprise exposure, systems understanding, and cross-functional leadership
SecondRotation- Enterprise Impact
Senior leadership roles within Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations, Compliance, Materials Planning, MS&T, or Automation & Engineering
Focus on end-to-end accountability, strategic decision making, and business critical outcomes
Eachrotationincreasesresponsibilityin preparation for a transition tosenior leadership roles in Manufacturingor Quality.
This program is intended for individuals who explicitly aspire to senior leadership roles within operations and/or quality, and who are prepared to assume full-site or enterprise accountability over time.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Includes Steering Committee, HR Program Managers, Executive Mentor, Local Mentorsto build a valuable network of peers, managers, and leaders across the company.
KEY FEATURES OF PROGRAM
Pairing with a mentor
Cohort experience
Opportunities to interact with senior leaders
End of assignment and cohort presentations
Participation in leadership development training,coaching& assessments
SELECTION PROCESS
Nomination by senior leadership
Behavioral and enterprise-focus interviews
Scenario-based assessments emphasizing ambiguity, systems thinking, and technical trade-offs
Strategic placement aligned to enterprise succession priorities
**Internal Applicants:High performance records (4’s/5’s).Must be nominated by their Senior Leader. Pleaseensureyou have aligned and have obtained the endorsement of your local HR Site Head, manager, GeneralManagerand Quality Site Head prior to applying for the position. **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years ofdirectly relatedexperience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
5+ years of strong leadership experience and performance
Proven ability to leadchange, drive innovation, and shape Alcon’s culture
Demonstrated cycles of leadership success in a professional business environment.
Data, automation, and digital/Al technical competence
Strong problem solving, organizational, communication and analytical skills
Self-starter attitude, strategicthinkingand ability to navigate through ambiguity
Global mindset and technology savvy
Fluently read, write,understandand communicate in English
To be considered for the Alcon RADAR Program, you must be a citizen of the country of your current Alcon location.
Fullmobility during program inclusion (typically 4-5 years). Able to meet the requirements for relocation,traveland all other requirements for potential International Assignments during the program.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Who are the ideal Accelerated RADAR candidates?
We are looking for candidates whoare self-motivated, with strong analytical, strategicthinkingand decision-making skills.
Proven leadership capability
Experience in MTO/QRA, engineering, manufacturing, or quality
Passionate about driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Execution ofdata,AIand automationinto the business
Project management, Lean/SixSigmaand regulatory compliance
Internal Associates must have at least one (1) year tenure at Alcon (other criteria may be considered)
Scientific education preferred
Recognized as a high performer, with leadership skills
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