Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances R&D
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 Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances R&D in our Mexico City office, you will contribute to the Alcon Seed Fund (ASF) by providing efficient, effective, and comprehensive support to technology evaluations, investment decisions, contract execution and alliance management. Work cross-functionally to coordinate and facilitate key aspects of the ASF process, from initial technology assessment through alliance management. Interact with and represents Alcon to external companies (CEOs and other executives). This position requires strong project management skills and application of product knowledge in the biotech and medical device industry. This position reports into the Senior Director of External Innovation.
In this role, a typical day will include:
Support Sr. Director of External Innovation to ensure success of the Alcon Seed Fund (ASF)
Provide Alliance Management support to the R&D Ideation Leads and Sr. Director of External Innovation (planning, scheduling, reporting).
Partner with key cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. R&D, Legal, Finance, BD&L) to ensure they are engaged and informed of projects status.
Engage with external scouting partner(s) to facilitate internal review of target companies.
Support execution of legal agreements alongside Sr. Director of External Innovation and Alcon Legal team (e.g., Confidential Disclosure Agreements, deal agreements).
Facilitate team meetings with agendas, minutes, and action items; ensure adequate preparation of meetings through planning activities, pre-reads, etc.
Maintain financial dashboard and keep ASF leadership informed of key financial information related to executed and planned deals.
Populate and maintain internal database of reviewed technologies.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelor’s Degree
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
5-7 years of experience
Team player, excellent learning agility
Working knowledge of ophthalmology (ideally) or another medical field
Understanding of / proficiency in medical device development
Project and Portfolio Management
Cross functional Team Leadership
Finance Management / financial literacy.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world.
Ability to work with high number of projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate timely and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Project Management excellence
Strategic Thinking
Global Mindset
Operational Excellence
Attractive benefits & compensation package
Hybrid work schedule
No relocation
Up to 10% travel
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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