Alcon · 3 weeks ago
Director, Strategy & Governance - Global Supply Chain (GSC)
Fort Worth, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAlcon is a global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The Director, Strategy & Governance will play a pivotal role in the Global Supply Chain organization, partnering with leadership to drive strategic alignment and enhance operational rigor across various initiatives.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Partner with the GSC VP and Leadership Team to shape, refine, and cascade GSC strategic priorities and multi-year roadmaps
Integrate industry trends, internal performance insights, and business needs into forward-looking strategic plans
Build clear, compelling narratives and materials that communicate GSC’s strategic direction and maturity roadmap
Design and lead a comprehensive program governance framework, including stage-gates, status reporting, risk management, portfolio reviews, and KPI tracking
Manage key strategic processes such as MBR, QBR, S&OP/IBP integration points, and strategic plan reviews
Maintain and continuously enhance GSC Ways of Working, accountability mechanisms, and operating cadences
Strengthen coordination and alignment across GSC sub-functions (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering) and partner functions (Commercial, Finance, R&D, Procurement, IT)
Serve as an impartial integrator, ensuring clarity of priorities and effective information flow across teams
Maintain an integrated enterprise calendar and proactively manage interdependencies
Lead or sponsor key GSC strategic programs, including inventory transformation, operational efficiency initiatives, S&OP maturity, and capability development
Drive program teams through structured problem-solving, milestone development, and risk mitigation
Ensure high-quality deliverables and program execution discipline
Prioritize and prepare critical insights, decision materials, recommendations, and briefing documents for the GSC VP and senior stakeholders
Facilitate effective decision-making through structured analysis, cross-functional data gathering, and follow-up accountability
Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives
Strong knowledge of program governance frameworks and project management methodologies
Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining clear focus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
10 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred
Experience in supply chain, operations, or enterprise strategy roles
Experience designing enterprise operating rhythms or governance systems
High emotional intelligence, strong influencing skills, and comfort operating in ambiguity
Benefits
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Sponsorship: Yes
Company
Alcon
Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (35)
2023 (12)
2022 (15)
2021 (45)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-15Acquired
2002-03-21IPO
Leadership Team
David Endicott
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Stonesifer
Chief Financial Officer
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