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Summary
Company information
Address
Multiple locations
Size
Large
Founded
1945
CEO
Michael Ball
Type
Subsidiary
Revenue
Over $10B
Industry
Pharmaceutical/Bio-tech
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Departments
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Field | Ratio | |
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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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Educational background
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Top educational institutions
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Tarrant County College
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texas Christian University
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University of North Texas
Employee data
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Age
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Gender ratio
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Gender | Ratio | |
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male | 64% | |
female | 36% |
Top job titles
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Job title | Ratio |
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Sales Representative | 2.4% |
Quality Engineer | 1.8% |
Account Manager | 1.7% |
Medical Sales Representative | 1.7% |
Scientist | 1.6% |
Associate Director | 1.6% |
Engineer | 1.5% |
Information Specialist | 1% |
Principal Engineer | 1% |
Manufacturing Engineer | 1% |
Career advancement
Climb up the career ladder
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High
Years in position | Percentage who advanced |
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<1 | 15% |
1 | 28.9% |
2 | 23.6% |
3 | 13.2% |
4+ | 19.4% |
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Prepares, reviews and issues required documentation such as good practice quality guidelines and regulations (GxP) procedure manuals, quality control manuals, engineering documents, production instructions, and change authorizations in accordance with...Read more
Collaborate with R&D to identify, plan/design, and build application infrastructure to align with product strategy and meet business requirements. Coordinate installation and configuration of application technical infrastructure per design. Includes...Read more
Execution of diverse engineering tasks related to the development and launch of medical devices: from concept and development through commercialization. Collaborate closely with other team members (manufacturing, electrical, software, mechanical, imaging...Read more
Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate and test computer controlled electro-mechanical devices in a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) environment for medical devices. Develop and apply complex concepts Use ingenuity, creativity and...Read more
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Senior Principal Software Engineer Responsible for the development and documentation of complex embedded software applications in state-of-the-art ophthalmic medical devices. These devices incorporate real-time micro controllers and use embedded Linux to...Read more
Associate Director, Market Development, Dry Eye Devices at Alcon in Fort Worth, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
This person will hold a key position on the business unit leadership team and work closely with their counterpart US sales managers and the Head of Dry Eye Devices when identifying, developing, and prioritizing the corporate account sales funnel. Will also...Read more
Creates and provides an integrated plan for product development. Manages cross functional project teams that coordinates product development. Reviews, manages, proactively challenges, and monitors status of project; manages schedules, resources, budget...Read more
Lead Finance function for Alcon Manufacturing Plant. Oversee financial reporting; planning and analysis; capital appropriation request preparation; and internal control for the plant. Ensure compliance to all company policies and advise plant management on...Read more
Provides Design for manufacturability input to PCBA's and electronic systems and modules. Designs, builds and validates test equipment, including SW for manufacturing. Manages own projects using Project management tools and present status and updates...Read more
Assist in Developing and communicate HEOR strategies that demonstrate the value proposition of the Alcon products globally. Ensure timely availability of HEOR key deliverables to support market access, R&D, commercial and scientific strategies (value...Read more
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating cross-functionally with many stakeholders? Alcon Canada's Surgical Central team in Western Ontario is looking for an IOL Specialist (Specialty Sales Representative). This role partners with...Read more
Designs, implements, installs and commissions controls and automation systems (PLC, SCADA) for machines and processes related to contact lens manufacturing Specifies and analyzes user requirements; commissions and tests interfaces, components and functions...Read more
Position Purpose Conducts process research, process development and process upscaling for new ophthalmic products (specifically intraocular lenses). Investigates and evaluates existing technology and design new methodology, materials, machines or processes...Read more
Product Security Engineers are responsible for the end-to-end security of the assigned Alcon product(s) and working closely with R&D staff in achieving product and security objectives. The product security engineers are knowledgeable in key aspects of...Read more
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The BPA Manager, MTO US COE will support the Head of MTO US COE, Fort Worth, to provide the US Manufacturing Finance teams the necessary finance and analytical support performing accounting entries, generating financial reports, supporting annual planning...Read more
Job Description Responsible for leading and providing day to day guidance to a team that performs a combination of manual and clerical functions in shipping and receiving, inventory control, picking and packing, and storage in a distribution center...Read more
Primary Responsibilities: Proactively conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery and equipment. On call for 24/7 Emergency response. Works between...Read more
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Q: When was Alcon founded?
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A: 1945.
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Q: What industry is Alcon in?
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A: Pharmaceutical/Bio-tech.
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Q: Where is the headquarters of Alcon?
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A: It’s in Fort Worth, TX.
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Q: What’s the gender distribution at Alcon?
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A: 36.0% female, 64.0% male.
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Q: I’d like to know how much Alcon makes per year.
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A: They make over $10b
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Q: Who is the CEO of Alcon?
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A: Michael Ball.
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Q: What’s the average length of tenure at Alcon?
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A: Typically 4-8 year(s).
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Q: what kind of companies did Alcon employees work for?
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A: Large companies before Alcon.
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Q: How often do employees get promoted at Alcon ?
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A: advancement opportunities are high
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Q: who are employees usually hired by after leaving Alcon?
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A: Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Galderma, Medtronic, Novartis, Shire, Smith & Nephew.
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Q: Where did employees work before joining Alcon?
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A: Abbott, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, CIBA Vision, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer.
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Q: What’s the average age at Alcon?
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A: 31-40.
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Q: Where did most of Alcon employees go to school?
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A: 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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Q: What is the mission of Alcon?
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A: "Discover new ways to enhance sight and improve people’s lives.".
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