AcceleratedRADAR (RotationalAssignmentsDevelopingAlconResources)isAlconshighlyselective enterprise leadership development program designed toaccelerate mid-career high-performing leaders into senior leadership roles in Manufacturing and Quality.This program isstructured to develop future senior leaders capable of leading complex global and regulated operations.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Duration: 45 years
Rotations: 2 strategicenterpriserotations (24 monthseach)
Placement:Roles are strategically selectedand aligned toenterprise priorities with increasing scope complexity and accountability.
Program Intent
Develop advanced enterprise leadership capability through strategically designed rotations across manufacturing operations quality and related functions
Expose participants to global operations emerging technologies and regulated environments to strengthen systems thinking and adaptability
Prepare top-performing talent for enterprise-wide impact by compounding technical depth and leadership scope across rotations
Drive innovation risk management and business continuity through strategic projects and a capstone initiative delivering measurable outcomes
WHA SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE INACCELERATED RADAR
Rapidly assessinfluence andleadwithin complex global and highly regulated manufacturing and quality systems
Demonstratelearning agilityby entering unfamiliar technical functional or organizational domains and building credibility quickly
Translatetechnical understanding(manufacturing quality systems automation compliance data) into business risk and performance outcomes
Lead cross-functional teamsthrough ambiguity competing priorities and enterprise trade-offs (quality cost delivery risk)
Build sustainable organizational capabilitythrough systems governance talent development and continuous improvement
Progressively assumeenterprise-level accountabilityin preparation for Senior Leadership roles in Manufacturing & Quality
ROTATIONASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES(DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE):
FirstRotation Enterprise Foundation
Management roles withinAutomationManufacturing Quality Materials Supply ChainMS&T orProgram Management
Focus on enterprise exposure systems understanding and cross-functional leadership
SecondRotation Enterprise Impact
Senior leadership roles within Manufacturing Operations Quality Operations Compliance Materials Planning MS&T or Automation & Engineering
Focus on end-to-end accountability strategic decision making and business critical outcomes
Eachrotationincreasesresponsibilityin preparation for a transition tosenior leadership roles in Manufacturingor Quality.
This program is intended for individuals who explicitly aspire to senior leadership roles within operations and/or quality and who are prepared to assume full-site or enterprise accountability over time.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Includes Steering Committee HR Program Managers Executive Mentor Local Mentorsto build a valuable network of peers managers and leaders across the company.
KEY FEATURES OF PROGRAM
Pairing with a mentor
Cohort experience
Opportunities to interact with senior leaders
End of assignment and cohort presentations
Participation in leadership development trainingcoaching& assessments
SELECTION PROCESS
Nomination by senior leadership
Behavioral and enterprise-focus interviews
Scenario-based assessments emphasizing ambiguity systems thinking and technical trade-offs
Strategic placement aligned to enterprise succession priorities
**Internal Applicants:High performance records (4s/5s).Must be nominated by their Senior Leader. Pleaseensureyou have aligned and have obtained the endorsement of your local HR Site Head manager GeneralManagerand Quality Site Head prior to applying for the position. **
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree or equivalent years ofdirectly relatedexperience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.6 yrs; M.S.0 yrs)
5 years of strong leadership experience and performance
Proven ability to leadchange drive innovation and shape Alcons culture
Demonstrated cycles of leadership success in a professional business environment.
Data automation and digital/Al technical competence
Strong problem solving organizational communication and analytical skills
Self-starter attitude strategicthinkingand ability to navigate through ambiguity
Global mindset and technology savvy
Fluently read writeunderstandand communicate in English
To be considered for the Alcon RADAR Program you must be a citizen of the country of your current Alcon location.
Fullmobility during program inclusion (typically 4-5 years).Able to meet the requirements for relocationtraveland all other requirements for potential International Assignments during the program.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Who are the ideal Accelerated RADAR candidates
We are looking for candidates whoare self-motivated with strong analytical strategicthinkingand decision-making skills.
Proven leadership capability
Experience in MTO/QRA engineering manufacturing or quality
Passionate about driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Execution ofdataAIand automationinto the business
Project management Lean/SixSigmaand regulatory compliance
Internal Associates must have at least one (1)year tenure at Alcon (other criteria may be considered)
Scientific education preferred
Recognized as a high performer with leadership skills
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