Technical Program Manager - Digital Twin of Eye - R&D

Program Manager-Digital Twin Of Eye

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 on the lives of our patients and customers.

Are you ready to join us?

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. Alcon is looking to hire a Program Manager-Digital Twin of Eye to join our Modeling and Simulation Team. You will be responsible for leading the advancement of the Digital twin of eye project, partner with key Alcon leaders to establish future strategy and direction, develop network of resource partners to accomplish project goals.

Digital Twin of Eye is a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development project, specifically in the area of computational human eye model development to support R&D device / therapy development and interaction with human eye.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Leading Alcon's vision for a Digital Twin of the Eye, developing physically realistic multi-physics models that accurately simulate ocular physiology and interactions with Alcon products and systems.
• Defining the strategic roadmap and future direction of digital twin capabilities in alignment with R&D objectives across multiple technology platforms.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in Computational Modeling & Simulation (FEA, CFD) and leveraging AI/ML methods to advance simulation-driven engineering and innovation.
• Assessing model credibility and establishing robust verification and validation methodologies to ensure scientific and technical accuracy.
• Partnering with R&D leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives, develop work plans, and build modeling/simulation capabilities that support strategic business and product goals.
• Establishing and managing external partnerships, including academic, industry, and vendor resources, while overseeing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and milestone execution.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to internal and external teams, driving digital twin work streams through successful completion.
• Ensuring projects meet timelines, quality standards, accuracy requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Gathering and documenting requirements, managing vendor activities, and reviewing deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Building strong relationships and influencing technical leaders, simulation analysts, and external partners to drive effective decision-making and collaboration.
• Leading innovative problem-solving efforts for complex technical challenges while maintaining a customer-focused approach and championing Alcon values.
• Collaborating with and influencing project leaders to advance simulation-driven product development, with accountability for outcomes and business impact.

What You Will Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Other

Qualifications:

• Mechanical/Biomedical (M.S.+8 yrs;)
• Demonstrated 8 years of expertise in Multiphysics Simulation methods and applications to medical devices and therapies. 2+ years of experience using AI/ML with simulations
• 3 Years of demonstrated project leadership and management experience
• Experience in biological tissue modeling. Advanced knowledge of ocular physiology is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in use of various M&S tools from providers such as Ansys, Siemens to healthcare applications

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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