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 Project Lead I to join our team in Lake Forest, CA who will be responsible for planning, development, execution, management of the assigned projects to achieve strategic and operational objectives

Accountabilities

• Based on GFT driven portfolio strategy, Project Lead I is responsible for planning, development, execution, management of the assigned Projects to achieve strategic and operational objective set up by Portfolio Head and/or Lead of R&D Surgical area of the assigned project.

• This role will partner with Management/PPM to determine and communicate project execution strategy for assigned projects, including regular status update communication strategy.

• The Project Lead will work with Portfolio Head, Leads of Functional areas, internal/external stakeholders, play a leadership role developing and foster collaborative relationships

• Support Development in interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, Scientific advisory boards, internal stakeholders (e.g., Research, Exploratory Development, Global Clinical & Medical Affairs, Marketing etc.), and internal governance

• Ensure all functions supporting the project team are adequately resourced.

• Elevate issues to Lead of Projects and or Senior Management

• Accountable for developing realistic project budget forecasts and timely flagging of budget variations with rationale

• Based on Complexity of project or based on where project is in development timelines, Project Lead I can be responsible for 1 or 2 or more projects.

• Management of small to medium scale projects in compliance with Stage-Gate process.

• Project Lead is expected to be a project driver and have a good understanding of science in the assigned therapeutic area. Needs to have a solid sense of urgency

• Strong project management, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Considerable organization awareness (e.g., inter-relationship of departments, business priorities), including significant experience working cross-functionally and in global teams.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 15 yrs; Assoc. 11 yrs; M.S. 4 yrs; PhD 3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• Travel Requirements: 5-10%
• Relocation assistance: yes
• Sponsorship available: no

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