good enough until Novartis happened - Associate Director Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Aug 19, 2013
Recommend
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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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5.0
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Pros

Good pay and management they are calm and confident

Cons

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Shift work here= 223. Two on. Two off. Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend

Cons

Watching people that have been there for years, even decades getting laid off.

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