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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 on the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. Alcon is looking to hire a Program Manager - Digital Twin of eye to join our Modeling and Simulation Team. You will be responsible for leading the advancement of the Digital twin of eye project, partner with key Alcon leaders to establish future strategy and direction, develop network of resource partners to accomplish project goals.
Digital Twin of Eye is a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development project, specifically in the area of computational human eye model development to support R&D device / therapy development and interaction with human eye.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- 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.
What You Will Bring to Alcon:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Other Qualifications:
- Mechanical/Biomedical (M.S.+8 yrs;)
- 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 use of various M&S tools from providers such as Ansys, Siemens to healthcare applications
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
Compensation and Benefits
Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Pay Range
130,900.00 - 169,400.00
Pay Frequency
Annual
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Frame your credentials for PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to prove the role genuinely needs your specific qualifications. Document how your degree field and years of technical program management experience match the job duties, not just the job title, to avoid a labor certification audit.
Target employers with established immigration programs
Large tech and enterprise companies routinely run PERM filings for Technical Program Managers. Prioritize organizations that already have dedicated immigration counsel and internal HR processes, since PERM sponsorship requires employer resources most startups don't have.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time at this stage. Migrate Mate surfaces Technical Program Manager roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific location and role level using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that figure before accepting an offer, since a wage shortfall blocks PERM certification entirely.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 routing early
If you hold a master's degree in a relevant field, ask your employer's immigration counsel whether EB-2 filing makes sense. EB-2 can mean shorter priority date waits for nationals of countries without severe backlogs, which matters for planning your green card timeline.
Understand the PERM audit triggers for this role
DOL frequently audits PERM applications for Technical Program Manager positions because the role title is broad and requirements vary widely. Ensure your employer's job description uses O*NET-aligned duty language and ties the degree requirement to specific technical functions, not general management.
Green Card Technical Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Technical Program Manager positions typically qualify for both categories depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree and you hold one in a relevant field such as computer science or engineering. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration counsel chooses the category, and PERM labor certification is required under either pathway before USCIS can adjudicate your I-140 petition.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 filings face no annual lottery. The PERM process requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role, which adds three to six months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. H-1B visa sponsorship is faster to initiate but capped annually and does not lead directly to a green card.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching employers about sponsorship?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed employment history that maps your technical program management work to specific systems, teams, and outcomes. PERM audits for this role often scrutinize whether your stated qualifications are genuinely required, so having documentation that connects your background to the job's technical scope, not just its title, strengthens your employer's labor certification filing.
How can I find Technical Program Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Program Manager roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM filing. Sponsorship willingness varies significantly even among large tech employers, and targeting companies with established immigration programs significantly reduces the time between job offer and green card filing.
How long does the full green card process take for a Technical Program Manager?
The timeline depends on your nationality and the visa category your employer files under. PERM labor certification typically takes three to six months, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS, which runs several months to over a year without premium processing. Nationals of India and China face additional waits due to priority date backlogs in the employment-based categories. You can track current wait times using the USCIS Visa Bulletin published monthly.