Alcon reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,538 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Alcon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,538 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alcon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Aug 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

campus is clean and decent.

Cons

My experience at this company was extremely disappointing. Despite promising flexibility and benefits like unlimited PTO, the reality was quite the opposite. Taking even a single sick day became nearly impossible, even after extended periods of overtime and high workload. There is a consistent pattern of miscommunication or misinformation from management — whether regarding responsibilities, benefits, or expectations. The work environment lacks transparency, and morale suffers as a result. Many skilled and talented colleagues ended up leaving due to the lack of support, ethical leadership, and recognition. Unfortunately, the culture promotes burnout rather than growth or balance.

5.0
Jul 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule: Mo-Wed every other Th. vice versa for weekends... Fri to Sun every other Th. Work life Balance Opportunity to learn all sides of the business from start to finish Low stress None-toxic environment

Cons

Chairs are uncomfortable On rare occasion, busy days that can cause you to stay late.

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