Manager R&D (m/f/d)

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, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Manager R&D (m/f/d) you will be trusted to work on the implementation and management of development projects in an international environment. This position is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Collaboration with the Project Head and the interdisciplinary core team during project execution as technical project lead

• Work with surgeons to assess concepts and prototypes and exchange with other experts to review research work and its further development

• Documentation of development work in compliance with all regulatory requirements

• Collaboration with the group's internal specialist and other departments, the internal prototype workshop and/or suppliers and partners to develop prototypes of microsurgical instrumentation

• Development and implementation of manufacturing processes, associated tools and fixtures as well as test setups to record the performance of instruments or one of the subassemblies

• Disciplinary leadership of a team of engineers

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Master's degree / ETH / TU / FH studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent

• Experience in project management, preferably in medical technology

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a company regulated by ISO 13485

• High affinity for micromechanical design and materials with the corresponding tools (3D-CAD, component design, selection of manufacturing processes)

• Outgoing personality with a lot of initiative and very good communication skills

• Pronounced team player behavior

• Disciplinary leadership experience

• Fluent German and English language skills (spoken and written)

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• You get the chance to help people see brilliantly. You will play a big part in making a difference in the lives of patients and be part of a company with a clear purpose, cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough technology in eye-care

• Open corporate culture and flat hierarchies

• Possibility of individual career planning in an internationally active environment

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