Director, Strategy

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. As a Director, Strategy & Governance, you will join our Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This highly visible role partners directly with the VP of GSC and the GSC Leadership Team to drive strategic alignment, enhance operational rigor, and ensure disciplined execution across programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities. You will lead,  design, and manage our governance framework, orchestrate the rhythm of the business, and strengthen connectivity across GSC sub-functions and partner functions at Fort Worth, TX. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Partner with the GSC VP and Leadership Team to shape, refine, and cascade GSC strategic priorities and multi-year roadmaps.

• Integrate industry trends, internal performance insights, and business needs into forward-looking strategic plans.

• Build clear, compelling narratives and materials that communicate GSC's strategic direction and maturity roadmap.

• Design and lead a comprehensive program governance framework, including stage-gates, status reporting, risk management, portfolio reviews, and KPI tracking.

• Manage key strategic processes such as MBR, QBR, S&OP/IBP integration points, and strategic plan reviews.

• Maintain and continuously enhance GSC Ways of Working, accountability mechanisms, and operating cadences.

• Strengthen coordination and alignment across GSC sub-functions (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering) and partner functions (Commercial, Finance, R&D, Procurement, IT).

• Serve as an impartial integrator, ensuring clarity of priorities and effective information flow across teams.

• Maintain an integrated enterprise calendar and proactively manage interdependencies.

• Lead or sponsor key GSC strategic programs, including inventory transformation, operational efficiency initiatives, S&OP maturity, and capability development.

• Drive program teams through structured problem-solving, milestone development, and risk mitigation.

• Ensure high-quality deliverables and program execution discipline.

• Prioritize and prepare critical insights, decision materials, recommendations, and briefing documents for the GSC VP and senior stakeholders.

• Facilitate effective decision-making through structured analysis, cross-functional data gathering, and follow-up accountability.

• Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of program governance frameworks and project management methodologies.

• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining clear focus.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, operations, or enterprise strategy roles.

• Experience designing enterprise operating rhythms or governance systems.

• High emotional intelligence, strong influencing skills, and comfort operating in ambiguity.

How You Can Thrive At Alcon:

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.

• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives

• Relocation Assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship: Yes

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