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 career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon and we are looking to hire a looking to hire a Fellow, Advanced Optics Technologies to join our team in Johns Creek, GA. In this role, you will be part of the Advanced Optics & Technologies team in Alcon R&D. The Fellow is recognized as an expert internally and externally who supports the business of our customers through efficient, effective and innovative engineering and/or scientific solutions. The Fellow develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. It is responsible for planning and conducting research and/or development of major significance for serving both IOLs and CLs, necessitating the expert application of advanced knowledge in a particular field of specialization. An individual contributor who possesses the deep technical knowledge to implement strategic decisions.

• Strongly supports the project/activity in ideation and R&D strategy development.
• Provides robust evaluation, interpretation and judgment to select the right course of action within area of specialization to meet organization needs.
• Builds and maintains proficient and highly nimble engineering or scientific capability, adaptable to diverse project types and stages of R&D.
• Liaises with other areas of the business providing senior input and advice to global projects.
• Provides comprehensive advice on a wide range of issues that are different but related within area of specialization to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and manages specific technical initiatives to deliver strategic and tactical results.
• Provides industry knowledge in ophthalmic lens product development, optical engineering and visual optics consulting across the organization and develops intellectual property.
• Awareness of the workings of the business beyond own team and some familiarity with the external environment as it affects own part of the organization.

• Research and/or product development experience, preferably with a focus on implantable medical devices, intraocular lenses, contact lenses or ophthalmic surgical instruments
• Significant prior experience in functional capability building
• Strong track record of technical achievement, evidenced by publications and/or patents
• Strong interpersonal, process management, and problem-solving skills
• Considerable organizational awareness (e.g., inter-relationship of departments, business priorities), including significant experience working cross-functionally and (preferably) in global teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with superior presentation capabilities
• PhD in Vision Science, Visual Optics or related field strongly preferred.
• >10 years in medical (ophthalmic preferred) product development.
• >5 years of demonstrated technical leadership experience.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 5-10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes