Technical Program Manager - Digital Twin of Eye - R&D

About the Role

At Alcon, we innovate boldly to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we champion progress and act with speed. We are looking for a Program Manager-Digital Twin of Eye to join our Modeling and Simulation Team. This role leads the advancement of the Digital Twin of Eye project, a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development initiative focused on computational human eye model development to support R&D device and therapy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Alcon’s vision for a Digital Twin of the Eye, developing physically realistic multi-physics models that accurately simulate ocular physiology and interactions with Alcon products and systems.
• Define the strategic roadmap and future direction of digital twin capabilities in alignment with R&D objectives across multiple technology platforms.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Computational Modeling & Simulation (FEA, CFD) and leverage AI/ML methods to advance simulation-driven engineering and innovation.
• Assess model credibility and establish robust verification and validation methodologies to ensure scientific and technical accuracy.
• Partner with R&D leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives, develop work plans, and build modeling/simulation capabilities that support strategic business and product goals.
• Establish and manage external partnerships, including academic, industry, and vendor resources, while overseeing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and milestone execution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal and external teams, driving digital twin workstreams through successful completion.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, quality standards, accuracy requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Gather and document requirements, manage vendor activities, and review deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Build strong relationships and influence technical leaders, simulation analysts, and external partners to drive effective decision-making and collaboration.
• Lead innovative problem-solving efforts for complex technical challenges while maintaining a customer-focused approach and championing Alcon values.
• Collaborate with and influence project leaders to advance simulation-driven product development, with accountability for outcomes and business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 years; Associate’s +9 years; Master’s +2 years; PhD +0 years).
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Mechanical/Biomedical background (Master’s +8 years of experience preferred).
• Demonstrated 8 years of expertise in Multiphysics Simulation methods and applications to medical devices and therapies.
• 2+ years of experience using AI/ML with simulations.
• 3 years of demonstrated project leadership and management experience.
• Experience in biological tissue modeling; advanced knowledge of ocular physiology is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in M&S tools from providers such as Ansys and Siemens for healthcare applications.

Benefits

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans, as well as flexible time off. Our Total Rewards programs align incentives with business objectives, supporting long-term value through fixed and variable pay, short-term and long-term incentives, and programs that promote health, well-being, financial security, and retirement planning.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $130,900.00 to $169,400.00 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity.