good enough until Novartis happened - Associate Director Alcon Employee Review

3.0
19 Aug 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

autonomy, ability to impact standard of care in ophthalmology albeit on a long time scale

Cons

poorly managed, poor communication, non-existent change management business culture, associates are over-burdened, compensation not competitive for OC, minimal long term incentive

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Pros

Benefits, Work Life balance and culture

Cons

Slow product development cycles and consequently growth

3.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company has lots of perks and benefits and competitive compensation.

Cons

The culture has suffered significantly and there is a lack of support and commitment to the procurement function. The current morale is low with most people strategizing an exit plan.

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