CLDP MBA 2026 Intern

Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) MBA 2026 Internship

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.

Alcon is looking for 4 2026 MBA Summer interns for our CLDP internship program. This full-time internship spans 10 to 12 weeks and involves leading projects that contribute to key business initiatives across Pharma Vision Care and Surgical functions. Interns will be assigned to roles in marketing commercial operations and/or surgical analysis.

The CLDP internship offers MBA students the chance to apply their business knowledge and varied professional experiences to make an immediate impact at Alcon. As a CLDP intern youll have the opportunity to work on one of the following key projects:

• Commercial Operations

  • Develop knowledge of Einstein 1 and the current Alcon implementation roadmap.

  • Collaborate with US Commercial Business Partners to identify challenges and opportunities for enhancing sales execution and associated commercial operations as well as exploring future innovation prospects.

• Vision Care Key Account & Practice Solutions

  • Drive Strategic Impact Across Sales & Operations: Collaborate directly with senior leadership to identify and implement process improvements enhance communication strategies and support key account planninggaining hands-on experience in sales strategy and business development.

  • Build Executive-Level Exposure & Analytical Skills: Work cross-functionally with Sales Marketing and Operations to support integrated initiatives analyze performance metrics and contribute to high-visibility presentations and proposals for Alcons leadership team.

• Vision Care OTC Marketing:

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of untapped consumer segment within OTC dry eye drop category. Develop go-to-market strategy to drive Systane brand conversion grounded in consumer insights and market dynamics. Deliver tactical execution plan and creative brief to support campaign development.

• Pharmaceutical Marketing:

  • Support the U.S. Pharmaceutical Marketing Team in developing and executing strategic initiatives for Alcons glaucoma and dry eye portfolio including market strategy KPI analysis and marketing program development.

  • Apply MBA-level marketing and business strategy skills to synthesize insights and deliver a comprehensive brand strategy presentation to leadership featuring data-driven recommendations and proposed marketing materials.

Location: Internship will be located at our US headquarters in Fort Worth TX.

Over the course of the internship you will have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences participate in leadership meetings receive mentoring programming tailored to grow professionally and network across the Commercial organization.

Accelerate Your Career: Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

After successful completion of a CLDP Summer internship at Alcon interns may be considered for participation in the Commercial Leadership Development Program full-time. Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) at Alcon is a key pipeline for graduate degree talent with ambition to advance into leadership positions within Alcon Commercial functions. Exceptional individuals chosen for this highly selective and challenging program engage in tailored rotational experiences towards a leadership career path. Members will engage in three year-long rotations. Rotations will include a Commercial Foundation rotation (Commercial Operations) a Marketing rotation and a Sales rotation. Program benefits will include Mentor Program Functional Programming Networking Events Tailored Development and Executive Presentations on key learnings and outcomes of rotations.

Internship Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following your internship.

• Must be pursuing an advanced degree preferably MBA in a related field.

• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

• Ability to commit to a 1012 weeks full time (min of 40 hrs. weekly) during the summer of 2026.

Internship Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership potential.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

How you can Thrive at Alcon:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products to enhance sight enhance lives and grow your career.

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation 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.