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Founded in 1945 by two pharmacists Robert Alexander and William Conner, in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon is a world-renowned eye care device company. The company is a pioneer in eye care, committed to helping people see brilliantly. With a rich heritage of over 70 years, the company has a plethora of eye care services in the industry, along with two complimentary businesses — vision care and ophthalmic surgical that are dynamic and growing. Alcon operates successfully in more than 70 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company has a long history of industry firsts, and every year it dedicates a substantial amount in R&D to meet patient demands and customer needs. The leadership team at Alcon is grounded in breakthrough innovation and state-of-the-art technology, revolutionizing the way the company treats eye conditions and eye diseases. A career at Alcon provides individuals an opportunity to transform the world into a better place.

Subsidiary

Over $10B

Large

Multiple locations

Medical Equipment Manufacturers

1945

Michael Ball

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What departments Alcon employees work at?

	Departments	Ratio
	other occupation	29.1%
	Engineers	13.9%
	Management - Other	9.3%
	Computer / IT	8.6%
	Administrative	7.5%
	Production	6.4%
	Sales Managers & Supervisors	6.1%

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How many years of experience do Alcon employees have before joining?

Years of experience at Alcon: Newcomers: 18%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 46%. Alcon employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.

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Where did Alcon employees work before joining?

Where they've worked before Alcon: Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb. Typical Alcon employees have worked at Abbott.

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What industries did Alcon employees work in previously?

Industry Background: The most typical industries of Alcon: Medical Equipment Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, General Hospitals, Colleges / Universities, Chemical Manufacturers. Alcon employees most likely come from a Medical Equipment Ma

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Where did Alcon employees work before joining?

Past employers' size at Alcon: Small: 23%, Medium: 13%, Large: 64%. Most Alcon employees have previously worked at large companies.

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How long do people stay in a role at Alcon?

Time employed at Alcon: <1: 10%, 1-3: 26%, 4-8: 33%, 9-13: 13%, 14-20: 10%, 20+: 8%. Most Alcon employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.

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How does Alcon rank for age & gender diversity?

Gender ratio at Alcon: 64.0% Male and 36.0% Female. Age ratio at Alcon: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 26%, 31-40: 35%, 41-50: 25%, 51-60: 11%, 60+: 3%. Alcon rates - 3.0% more female than the industry average. Most Alcon employees are 31-40, which is on par with

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What are the top roles at Alcon?

Top roles of Alcon: Sales Representative, Quality Engineer, Medical Sales Representative, Account Manager, Scientist. The top role at Alcon is Sales Representative.

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How does Alcon rank for career advancement?

Career advancement at Alcon: high. Alcon ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.

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What companies do Alcon employees go on to work at?

Future employers of Alcon: Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Galderma, Medtronic. People who work at Alcon most typically go on to work for the Abbott.

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Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Johns Creek, GA

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 c

Sourcing Procurement Manager

Houston, TX

Supervisor - Manufacturing Production

Houston, TX

Quality Specialist (m/w/d) - Medizintechnik

Wildorado, TX

Bei Alcon werden wir von der sinnvollen Arbeit angetrieben, die wir leisten, um Menschen zu helfen, brillant zu sehen. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der Augenheilkunde setzen wir uns für Innovation und Fortschritt ein und handeln schnell. Bei uns w

Field Service Engineer / Servicetechniker (m/w/d) - Medizintechnik

Wildorado, TX

Sr Clinical Project Lead

Fort Worth, TX

$109K-$134K / yr. (est.)

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Belmont, CA

$99K-$148K / yr.

Sr Principal Software Engineer

Fort Worth, TX

$115K-$141K / yr. (est.)

Senior Technician

Duluth, GA

$44K-$54K / yr. (est.)

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 c

Senior Associate - Metrology

Duluth, GA

$89K-$109K / yr. (est.)

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 c

Account Manager -Burbank/Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles, CA

$74K-$110K / yr.

Account Manager- Burbank/Santa Clarita, CA 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

Jr. Data Scientist

Fort Worth, TX

$89K-$108K / yr. (est.)

Cataract Account Manager- Oregon

Little Ferry, NJ

$97K-$118K / yr. (est.)

Senior Scientist

Fort Worth, TX

$79K-$97K / yr. (est.)

In this role a typical day will include: Developing new analytical methods and designing experiments that push boundaries of understanding. Advancing analysis of starting materials, in-process materials and finished products, ensuring the highest quality a

Associate Scientist

Fort Worth, TX

$62K-$75K / yr. (est.)

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 c

Sales Admin Specialist I

Houston, TX

$45K-$55K / yr. (est.)

Sales Administration Specialist I Alcon is looking to hire a Sales Administration Specialist I to join our Customer Service Team at Houston Texas in US. The Sales Administration Specialist I provides customer service support in handling requests and commun

District Manager, Pharmaceutical Sales - Virginia / Carolinas

Raleigh, NC

$100K-$122K / yr. (est.)

Summary of Position: Alcon is looking to hire a District Manager to join our New Pharmaceutical team. This is a field-based remote role. This is an opportunity for a District Manager to lead a team of Sales Specialists within their territory. Territory inc

Division Manager, Pharmaceutical & Dry Eye - Baltimore/DC

Washington, DC

$109K-$133K / yr. (est.)

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 c

Legal IP Counsel, Director

Fort Worth, TX

$133K-$163K / yr. (est.)

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 c

Data Scientist

Fort Worth, TX

$103K-$126K / yr. (est.)

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When was Alcon founded?

Liam Brown4 years ago

1945.

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What industry is Alcon in?

Isabella Holmes4 years ago

Pharmaceutical/Bio-tech.

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Where is the headquarters of Alcon?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

It’s in Fort Worth, TX.

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What’s the gender distribution at Alcon?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

36.0% female, 64.0% male.

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I’d like to know how much Alcon makes per year.

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

They make over $10b

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Who is the CEO of Alcon?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Michael Ball.

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What’s the average length of tenure at Alcon?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Typically 4-8 year(s).

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what kind of companies did Alcon employees work for?

Liam Brown4 years ago

Large companies before Alcon.

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How often do employees get promoted at Alcon ?

Liam Brown4 years ago

advancement opportunities are high

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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Alcon?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Galderma, Medtronic, Novartis, Shire, Smith & Nephew.

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Where did employees work before joining Alcon?

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, CIBA Vision, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer.

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What’s the average age at Alcon?

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

31-40.

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Where did most of Alcon employees go to school?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Tarrant County College, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texas Christian University, The University of Texas at Arlington, University of North Texas.

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What is the mission of Alcon?

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

"Discover new ways to enhance sight and improve people’s lives.".

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