Principal Analyst, Analytics & Intelligence

Alcon•Irvine, CA

1d•$130,900 - $169,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Analyst, Analytics & Intelligence is part of Alcon’s Analytics & Intelligence function, which advances data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to transform the eye care industry. The role leads advanced analytics, business intelligence, data visualization, and data science initiatives supporting strategic and operational decisions across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Quality. The position applies statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, and data mining to transform complex datasets into actionable insights and scalable solutions. Its work supports improvements in inventory management, workforce productivity, operational performance, cost effectiveness, and business outcomes. Working with a high degree of independence, the Principal Analyst leads multiple complex technical projects from problem definition through analysis, visualization, recommendation development, and implementation support. The role provides specialized expertise, guides cross-functional project teams, conducts research, and develops dashboards, decision-support tools, forecasts, and executive-level reporting. It partners with business and functional leaders to identify performance drivers, evaluate risks and opportunities, influence decisions, and deliver measurable improvements aligned with strategic, financial, operational, quality, and regulatory objectives. The role is primarily self-directed, with potential guidance from management, and makes critical decisions affecting assigned project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternative equivalencies listed are high school plus 13 years, associate degree plus 9 years, master’s degree plus 2 years, or Ph.D. plus 0 years.
Five years of relevant experience.
Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Echelon and Tableau.

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple technical data analysis and visualization projects.
Ensure project goals are met through specialized expertise and technological innovation.
Use machine learning, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and other data science techniques to extract insights and create visualizations that communicate findings.
Conduct independent research and thought leadership activities to optimize outcomes.
Lead complex projects from problem definition through analysis, visualization, recommendation development, and implementation support.
Guide cross-functional project teams and develop dashboards, decision-support tools, forecasts, and executive-level reporting.
Partner with business and functional leaders to identify performance drivers, evaluate risks and opportunities, influence decisions, and deliver measurable improvements.