At Alcon, we’re not just advancing eye care—we’re reinventing it. A career in research and development with Alcon means joining a team where your expertise drives discoveries that help millions of people see brilliantly, live fully, and thrive globally.
Driving Innovation at Alcon
Alcon’s Research and Development team is where technology, science, and passion converge. We are a global leader in developing breakthrough technologies that transform lives. Our innovation is powered by two forces: our Technology Platforms—the creators of future solutions; and our Centers of Excellence—the experts who translate insights into real-world impacts. By combining the talents and resources of these two groups, Alcon Research and Development is continuing to lead the evolution of vision care.
Engineering the Future of Vision Care
Our Technology Platforms are the foundation of Alcon’s R&D success. These teams design, develop, and deliver advanced best-in-class solutions that lead the industry in delivering differentiated solutions in areas of unmet needs. They are the heart and soul of our innovations.
Our Core Capabilities:
- Chemistry and Materials Development
- Advanced Optical Technologies
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pre-Clinical Development
- Modeling and Simulation
- Human Factors
Translating Insights Into Solutions
Our Centers of Excellence serve as innovation enablers, combining deep expertise with patient, customer, and business insights to accelerate breakthrough discoveries and transformative solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
- Clinical Research and Development
- Patient Safety And Experience
- Software Development and Medical Digital Solutions
- Portfolio Management and Design Control
- Strategic Programs and Infrastructure
Your Expertise. Our Purpose.
We're hiring brilliant minds across diverse skillsets who thrive on solving complex challenges in science, engineering, and research. Your skills can help the world see brilliantly. Join a purpose-driven, innovation-powered community of scientists, engineers, and innovators in the areas of:
Medical and Product Safety
Our Medical and Product Safety teams make a direct impact on patient well-being. In Patient Safety and Experience and Product Safety Information, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and transparency of medical products by providing critical product safety insights alongside our experts to protect and enhance health outcomes.
R&D Sciences
Our team of innovators in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Science, Formulation Chemistry, Organic Synthesis Chemistry, and Laser and Photonics Engineering push the boundaries of science and technology. You’ll collaborate with top experts in the field to drive groundbreaking discoveries, develop cutting-edge formulations, synthesize novel compounds, analyze complex materials, and advance high-tech solutions.
Pre-Clinical Development
Pre-Clinical Development teams play a critical role in driving product development and advancing scientific breakthroughs by bridging the gap between innovative research and clinical application. From conducting essential studies to uncovering new therapeutic insights, you’ll be crucial to evaluating the efficacy, ensuring the safety, and fostering the innovation of cutting-edge eye care treatments.
Design and Specialized Engineering
Product Development and Design associates revolutionize eye care by innovating enhanced systems and developing advanced technologies. You'll design tooling, optimize automation, and power sight-saving solutions with innovation and precision alongside our multi-disciplined, cross-collaborating experts. Join us in bridging science and engineering to deliver life-changing vision solutions.
R&D Project Management
Our Research and Development Portfolio Management and Clinical Project Management teams play a critical role in driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution. Be a part of groundbreaking R&D initiatives as you create cutting-edge technologies, make scientific advancements, and deliver real-world solutions. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organization and around the world to accelerate innovation, mitigate risks, and deliver transformative results.
Clinical Research And Biostatistics
Clinical Research and Biostatistics associates help shape the future of medical advancements by designing and analyzing clinical trials in eye care. Whether in Clinical Data Management, Medical Intelligence, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Operations, or Medical Writing, you’ll play a key role in transforming research into brilliant eye care solutions with real-world impact.
R&D Around the Globe
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