Senior Associate Data Science

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, dedicated people to join Alcon. As a Senior Associate, Data Science, you will be part of Alcon’s Analytics & Intelligence function, focused on leveraging advanced analytics to transform the eye care industry. This is an onsite role based at our Fort Worth, Texas Main Campus. Role Overview In this role, you will design and build data science solutions that transform complex structured and unstructured data into actionable insights for business process improvement. You will apply Machine Learning, Operations Research, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced analytics to solve business challenges, drive innovation, and enhance decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6 yrs.; M.S.+0 yrs.)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
2 Years of Relevant Experience

Nice To Haves

2 Years of Relevant Experience in Mathematical Optimization Models (e.g., Linear Programing, Linear Programming, Meta-Heuristics) and Machine Learning techniques
Strong proficiency in programming languages including Python and SQL.
Experience with mathematical solver, such as CPLEX or Gurobi
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI, etc.
Experience with using cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to translate technical insights into actionable business recommendations
Experience managing data pipelines and model maintenance and registry

Responsibilities

Develop and test various analytics models such as Machine Learning, Mathematical Optimization and advanced analytics approaches to solve business problems
Leverage LLMs and Agentic AI to automate end-to-end analytics, uncover insights from complex data, and drive faster, data-driven decisions.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, insights, and optimization opportunities
Contribute to model selection, data preparation, and analytical frameworks
Work with senior data scientists and business partners to align solutions to business needs
Deliver data-driven recommendations that improve operational and strategic decisions
Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Recommend improvements to tools, processes, and methodologies
Balance business requirements, stakeholder needs, and technical constraints to deliver scalable solutions