Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Associate

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 July 2026 at our Fort Worth, TX location. The Commercial Leadership Development Program (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 Operation rotation, a Marketing rotation, and a Sales rotation. Program benefits will include Mentor Program, Functional Programming, Networking Events, Tailored Development, and 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.

Requirements

Must be pursuing an MBA or MS in marketing, finance, other business-related disciplines or related major.
Must graduate in May 2026 (for June 2026 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 can be considered if individual meets the following requirements:
Internal Alcon associates must be advanced degree graduates between July 2025 and no later than June 2026.
Maximum 2 years professional work experience at Alcon
Minimum Internal performance rating 3 Meets Expectations
One-over-one manager endorsement/approval