Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Associate

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 Foundational rotation (Business Analytics, S&OP and Commercial Operations), 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, 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).
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.
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 (for internal candidates).
Minimum Internal performance rating 3 Meets Expectations (for internal candidates).
One-over-one manager endorsement/approval (for internal candidates).

Nice To Haves

Prior Alcon Internship or Co-op work experience.

Responsibilities

Engage in three, year-long rotations: Commercial Foundational (Business Analytics, S&OP and Commercial Operations), Marketing, and Sales.
Participate in a Mentor Program, Functional Programming, Networking Events, and Tailored Development.
Deliver Executive Presentations on key learnings and outcomes of rotations.
Work on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly.