Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Associate

About Alcon As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 75+ years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant! Position Description The Alcon Commercial team is looking for talented and motivated early career grads to join our Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) rotational program in January or July 2027 at our Fort Worth, TX location. The CLDP at Alcon is a key pipeline for graduate degree talent with ambition to advance into leadership positions within Alcon’s 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 Foundational rotation (Business Analytics, S&OP and Commercial Operations), a Marketing rotation, and a Sales rotation. Program benefits include: Mentor Program Functional Programming Networking Events Tailored Development Executive Presentations on key learnings and outcomes of rotations Members will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Minimum Qualifications Must be pursuing an MBA or MS in marketing, other business-related disciplines or related major. Must graduate in December 2026 (for January 2027 start date) or May 2027 (for a June 2027 start date). 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 US on a permanent basis. Ability to commit to a 3-year, full time (40 hrs. per week) rotational program in Fort Worth, TX, and must be open to US relocation for 12 months in Sales experience. Internal Alcon associates must be advanced degree graduates between July 2025 and no later than June 2027. Maximum 2 years professional work experience at Alcon. Minimum Internal performance rating 3 Meets Expectations. One-over-one manager endorsement/approval Preferred. Preferred Qualifications Prior Alcon Internship or Co-op work experience. Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alcon MX