Director of Formulation and Material Developments
Director of Formulation and Material Developments
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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 youll 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. As a Director of Formulation and Material Developments is a seniorlevel position leading a group of Scientists and Engineers 10 for development of new contact lens materials and lens care products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience and knowledge in polymer science structurepropertyprocess relationships and characterization techniques. The director will be responsible for overseeing the formulation development process from concept to commercialization ensuring that the products meet the highest standards of quality safety and performance.
- Setting the strategic vision goals and standards for the CL materials related scientific work ensuring the quality and integrity of the research outputs.
- Leads and mentors a team of scientists researchers and technicians and fosters a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Develop concepts and propose approach to address identified ophthalmic medical device/science/technology need.
- Develop new materials based on indepth understanding in both material technology and production process.
- Work closely with internal production or external vendors to scaleup new products.
- Lead team in the of project plans prepared in cooperation with project team leadership.
- Demonstrates an indepth understanding of structurepropertyprocess relationship in polymers specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties.
- Develops an external network of research partners and collaborators to complement internal competencies in the above mentioned research areas. Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to eye care products.
- Uses deep technical/scientific knowledge to advise and develop strategies which significantly contribute to organizational objectives.
What Youll Bring To Alcon:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 18 yrs; Assoc.14 yrs; M.S.7 yrs; PhD6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry Polymer Chemistry Material Sciences or related field is required. 15 years of postgraduated experience is highly preferred.
- Prior management experience is required
How You Can Thrive At Alcon:
- Join Alcons 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: 10
- Relocation assistance: Yes
- Sponsorship available: Yes
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Director
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