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The Head of Integration Application will serve as an enterprise leader and a key SME responsible for the successful implementation of tools, methodology and processes that establish traceability between various standards, requirements, product design, and development data.This capability promotes compliance to relevant standards and enables end-to-end lifecycle management of products from concept to post-launch activities.

The Head of Integration Application will be expected to provide leadership, overall technical direction to the team, and guidance to the customer base on the application of tools and best practice methodology within Alcon R&D.

The Head of Integration Application will partner extensively with R&D, IT, Manufacturing, Quality, and many other functions to design and implement solutions that serve to streamline the way we work - including but not limited to software development, technical development, validation, technology transfer, and ongoing lifecycle management / support for our products.

The Head of Integration Application Head is a thought leader, operating across various Technical Platform Areas and will be expected to provide guidance on a global scale regarding Industry Best Practices.

Experience in new product development (inclusive of software) within the medical device industry would be a plus for this position, but not required.

Success in this role will require direct and indirect leadership of a customer-oriented team with the ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level.

Additional Job Description:

• Own the Solution: Ownership of the entire EQube and Mendix solutions delivered to the business including work done by other team members

• Lead the Team: Leadership of the project team and customers (including those beyond the borders of R&D) to deliver project goals and in accordance with existing corporate standards

• Lead the Process: Lead and influence the evolution of business processes that support the application of Integration tools and methodology

• Put the Enterprise First: Partner with other leaders and capabilities to maximize synergies across digital platforms

• Own the Project: Oversee all aspects of the technical project (including solution definition, scope, timelines, budget, change leadership, and communication plans)

• Instill Best Practice: Ensure that industry and Alcon best practices are followed and that the functional specifications are successfully developed, implemented, and documented

• Leverage Project Management Tool: Create and maintain estimates for project budgets, detailed project plans, and enforcement of scope for the project

• Be a Thought Leader: Become a trusted advisor to the customer to steer customer towards industry and Alcon best practice

• Communicate: Effectively communicate design direction to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 18 yrs; Assoc. 14 yrs; M.S. 7 yrs; PhD 6 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 10 Years of Relevant Experience

• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 25-50%, mostly domestic, occasional international travel

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes

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