Global Franchise Business Partner

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 Business Partner for Global Franchises, you will be trusted as a strategic member of the Global Franchise leadership teams. In this role you will be primarily responsible for driving alignment between business strategy and technology capabilities across Service, Market Access, and Global Training. This role will be based in Fort Worth, TX, and will ensure that business technology not only supports but proactively shapes strategic initiatives, leveraging Gen AI, data, and enterprise platforms to deliver competitive advantage. Specifics include: 

Strategic Leadership & Planning 

• Shape and align technology strategy with franchise and regional business goals. 

• Lead Gen AI deployment and ideation initiatives to unlock enterprise value. 

• Act as a thought leader in business model innovation and capability re-engineering. 

• Leverages existing enterprise solutions before supporting new technologies. 

Portfolio & Project Management 

• Develop and manage a comprehensive portfolio plan and delivery roadmap. 

• Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes. 

• Shapes new demands and fosters project launch execution through the ITCI Demand Process. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Service, Market Access, and Global Training leadership. 

• Influence and educate stakeholders on the strategic use of technology and data. 

• Ensure alignment and transparency on roadmaps, risks, and funding. 

Team & Vendor Leadership 

• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. 

• Ensure vendor performance aligns with organizational standards. 

• Executes Classifeye’s and Ariba Vendor Assessments 

Financial & Compliance Oversight 

• Develop and manage budgets with strong financial acumen. 

• Monitor performance and adjust for variances (e.g., Gen AI Agents). 

• Ensure adherence to security and compliance policies. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)  

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience 

•  5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience with IT and project management leadership 

• Proven experience in data technologies and cross-functional team leadership.