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This program isstructured to develop future senior leaders capable of leading complex, global, and regulated operations.\nPROGRAM STRUCTURE\nDuration: ~4-5 years\n\nRotations: 2 strategicenterpriserotations (~24 monthseach)\n\nPlacement:Roles are strategically selectedand aligned toenterprise priorities, with increasing scope, complexity, and accountability.\n\nProgram Intent\nDevelop advanced enterprise leadership capability through strategically designed rotations across manufacturing operations, quality, and related functions\n\nExpose participants to global operations, emerging technologies, and regulated environments to strengthen systems thinking and adaptability\n\nPrepare top-performing talent for enterprise-wide impact by compounding technical depth and leadership scope across rotations\n\nDrive innovation, risk management, and business continuity through strategic projects and a capstone initiative delivering measurable outcomes\n\nWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE INACCELERATED RADAR \nRapidly assess,influence, andlead within complex, global, and highly regulated manufacturing and quality systems\n\nDemonstratelearning agility by entering unfamiliar technical, functional, or organizational domains and building credibility quickly\n\nTranslate technical understanding (manufacturing, quality systems, automation, compliance, data) into business, risk, and performance outcomes\n\nLead cross-functional teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, and enterprise trade-offs (quality, cost, delivery, risk)\n\nBuild sustainable organizational capability through systems, governance, talent development, and continuous improvement\n\nProgressively assume enterprise-level accountability in preparation for Senior Leadership roles in Manufacturing & Quality\n\nROTATIONASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES(DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE):\nFirstRotation- Enterprise Foundation\nManagement roles withinAutomation,Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain,MS&T orProgram Management\n\nFocus on enterprise exposure, systems understanding, and cross-functional leadership\n\nSecondRotation- Enterprise Impact\nSenior leadership roles within Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations, Compliance, Materials Planning, MS&T, or Automation & Engineering\n\nFocus on end-to-end accountability, strategic decision making, and business critical outcomes\n\nEachrotationincreasesresponsibilityin preparation for a transition tosenior leadership roles in Manufacturingor Quality.\nThis 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.\nPROGRAM SUPPORT \nIncludes Steering Committee, HR Program Managers, Executive Mentor, Local Mentorsto build a valuable network of peers, managers, and leaders across the company.\nKEY FEATURES OF PROGRAM\nPairing with a mentor\n\nCohort experience\n\nOpportunities to interact with senior leaders\n\nEnd of assignment and cohort presentations\n\nParticipation in leadership development training,coaching& assessments\n\nSELECTION PROCESS\nNomination by senior leadership\n\nBehavioral and enterprise-focus interviews\n\nScenario-based assessments emphasizing ambiguity, systems thinking, and technical trade-offs\n\nStrategic placement aligned to enterprise succession priorities\n\n**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. **\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent years ofdirectly relatedexperience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)\n\n5+ years of strong leadership experience and performance\n\nProven ability to leadchange, drive innovation, and shape Alcon’s culture\n\nDemonstrated cycles of leadership success in a professional business environment.\n\nData, automation, and digital/Al technical competence\n\nStrong problem solving, organizational, communication and analytical skills\n\nSelf-starter attitude, strategicthinkingand ability to navigate through ambiguity\n\nGlobal mindset and technology savvy\n\nFluently read, write,understandand communicate in English\n\nTo be considered for the Alcon RADAR Program, you must be a citizen of the country of your current Alcon location.\n\nFullmobility 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.\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\nWho are the ideal Accelerated RADAR candidates?\nWe are looking for candidates whoare self-motivated, with strong analytical, strategicthinkingand decision-making skills.\nProven leadership capability\n\nExperience in MTO/QRA, engineering, manufacturing, or quality\n\nPassionate about driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\n\nExecution ofdata,AIand automationinto the business\n\nProject management, Lean/SixSigmaand regulatory compliance\n\nInternal Associates must have at least one (1) year tenure at Alcon (other criteria may be considered)\n\nScientific education preferred\n\nRecognized as a high performer, with leadership skills\n\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact atalcon.com.careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nYou are applying to be part of the Alcon Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV or resume.\nALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY\nAlcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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