Alcon Rotational Leadership Program (RADAR)

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, andleadwithin complex, global, and highly regulated manufacturing and quality systems

Demonstratelearning agilityby entering unfamiliar technical, functional, or organizational domains and building credibility quickly

Translatetechnical understanding(manufacturing, quality systems, automation, compliance, data) into business, risk, and performance outcomes

Lead cross-functional teamsthrough ambiguity, competing priorities, and enterprise trade-offs (quality, cost, delivery, risk)

Build sustainable organizational capabilitythrough systems, governance, talent development, and continuous improvement

Progressively assumeenterprise-level accountabilityin 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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