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Get Access To All JobsAt 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. The Global Director, Image Guidance & Surgical Navigation owns the global portfolio strategy, brand leadership, and product direction for three interconnected portfolios: Image Guidance (Unity GPS), AI & Digital Intelligence, and FLACS (LenSx). Serving as the Global Surgical Franchise Core Team Lead, this role is accountable for new product development, lifecycle planning, and long-term value creation—from early concept through launch readiness and portfolio evolution. The role operates through cross-functional leadership and influence, ensuring alignment across R&D, Operations, Digital, and Commercial stakeholders while reinforcing Alcon’s broader surgical ecosystem, data strategy, and long-term roadmap.
In this role, a typical day will include:
Franchise Core Team Leadership & New Product Development
- Serve as Franchise Core Team Lead for the Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS (LenSx - OnAxis) portfolios
- Own new product development strategy including portfolio vision, product concepts, AI-enabled capabilities and commercial programs, line extensions, and roadmap definition; make tradeoff decisions across speed, scope, risk, and investment
- Partner with R&D, Digital, Data Science, and MTO to guide programs from early concept through development, validation, and launch readiness, ensuring alignment with long-term portfolio strategy, regulatory realities, and customer value
Portfolio, Brand & AI Strategy
- Define and own global positioning, single-minded benefit, and value proposition for Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS (LenSx – OnAxis)
- Establish clear portfolio charters articulating what each portfolio is responsible for, how AI enhances—not complicates—the surgical workflow, and how success is measured clinically, operationally, and commercially
- Ensure strong alignment across the full AVS portfolio including visualization, phaco, diagnostics, planning, guidance, AI, and digital workflows
Image Guidance Portfolio Leadership (Unity GPS)
- Own global product and brand strategy for Unity GPS, including single-minded benefit, differentiation, roadmap, and AI-enabled enhancements
- Guide phased integration of Unity GPS into future platforms (e.g., Unity M), anchoring within Alcon’s diagnostics and visualization ecosystem
- Translate customer, KOL, and field insights into clear product, software, and AI requirements
AI & Digital Leadership
- Define and lead Alcon’s AI strategy across anterior and posterior surgical procedures, leveraging the full Alcon ecosystem from clinic to operating room to drive workflow efficiencies and improved procedural outcomes
- Prioritize AI use cases across surgical planning and personalization, intraoperative guidance and automation, decision support and consistency, and postoperative insights and continuous improvement
- Establish TPP and business case for AI-enabled surgical navigation tools; develop a commercial revenue stream for AI capabilities grounded in clinical and commercial value
- Partner with Data Science, Digital, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to ensure AI solutions are safe, explainable, scalable, and integrated into existing platforms, not standalone tools
FLACS Portfolio Leadership (LenSx)
- Own LenSx brand strategy and lifecycle management.
- Lead global strategy to drive LenSx - OnAxis adoption within the installed base, in partnership with Regional Commercial teams
Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment
- Drive alignment and execution across R&D, Digital/AI, Manufacturing/MTO, Training, Regional Leadership, Commercial Marketing, S&OP, Pricing, Regulatory, Legal, Medical Affairs, and Service
- Act as the single point of strategic accountability for complex, matrixed teams on tier 2 projects; resolve priority conflicts and tradeoffs to keep programs aligned to portfolio and AI strategy
Lifecycle, Governance & Performance
- Own portfolio-level KPIs tied to adoption and utilization, installed base retention, AI feature uptake and value realization, and strategic and development milestones
- Manage portfolios through full lifecycle—from development through sustained growth and transition
- Represent Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS portfolios in executive reviews, governance forums, and portfolio planning discussions
Additional Responsibilities:
- Communicate complex portfolio strategies and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Influence and align cross-functional partners without direct authority, building momentum through strong portfolio judgment and strategic clarity
- Foster a culture of accountability and high performance across franchise teams, ensuring follow-through on commitments and proactive escalation of risks
What You Will Bring to Alcon:
- 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
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
- 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!
See your impact at: alcon.com/careers
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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.
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. The Global Director, Image Guidance & Surgical Navigation owns the global portfolio strategy, brand leadership, and product direction for three interconnected portfolios: Image Guidance (Unity GPS), AI & Digital Intelligence, and FLACS (LenSx). Serving as the Global Surgical Franchise Core Team Lead, this role is accountable for new product development, lifecycle planning, and long-term value creation—from early concept through launch readiness and portfolio evolution. The role operates through cross-functional leadership and influence, ensuring alignment across R&D, Operations, Digital, and Commercial stakeholders while reinforcing Alcon’s broader surgical ecosystem, data strategy, and long-term roadmap.
In this role, a typical day will include:
Franchise Core Team Leadership & New Product Development
- Serve as Franchise Core Team Lead for the Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS (LenSx - OnAxis) portfolios
- Own new product development strategy including portfolio vision, product concepts, AI-enabled capabilities and commercial programs, line extensions, and roadmap definition; make tradeoff decisions across speed, scope, risk, and investment
- Partner with R&D, Digital, Data Science, and MTO to guide programs from early concept through development, validation, and launch readiness, ensuring alignment with long-term portfolio strategy, regulatory realities, and customer value
Portfolio, Brand & AI Strategy
- Define and own global positioning, single-minded benefit, and value proposition for Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS (LenSx – OnAxis)
- Establish clear portfolio charters articulating what each portfolio is responsible for, how AI enhances—not complicates—the surgical workflow, and how success is measured clinically, operationally, and commercially
- Ensure strong alignment across the full AVS portfolio including visualization, phaco, diagnostics, planning, guidance, AI, and digital workflows
Image Guidance Portfolio Leadership (Unity GPS)
- Own global product and brand strategy for Unity GPS, including single-minded benefit, differentiation, roadmap, and AI-enabled enhancements
- Guide phased integration of Unity GPS into future platforms (e.g., Unity M), anchoring within Alcon’s diagnostics and visualization ecosystem
- Translate customer, KOL, and field insights into clear product, software, and AI requirements
AI & Digital Leadership
- Define and lead Alcon’s AI strategy across anterior and posterior surgical procedures, leveraging the full Alcon ecosystem from clinic to operating room to drive workflow efficiencies and improved procedural outcomes
- Prioritize AI use cases across surgical planning and personalization, intraoperative guidance and automation, decision support and consistency, and postoperative insights and continuous improvement
- Establish TPP and business case for AI-enabled surgical navigation tools; develop a commercial revenue stream for AI capabilities grounded in clinical and commercial value
- Partner with Data Science, Digital, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to ensure AI solutions are safe, explainable, scalable, and integrated into existing platforms, not standalone tools
FLACS Portfolio Leadership (LenSx)
- Own LenSx brand strategy and lifecycle management.
- Lead global strategy to drive LenSx - OnAxis adoption within the installed base, in partnership with Regional Commercial teams
Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment
- Drive alignment and execution across R&D, Digital/AI, Manufacturing/MTO, Training, Regional Leadership, Commercial Marketing, S&OP, Pricing, Regulatory, Legal, Medical Affairs, and Service
- Act as the single point of strategic accountability for complex, matrixed teams on tier 2 projects; resolve priority conflicts and tradeoffs to keep programs aligned to portfolio and AI strategy
Lifecycle, Governance & Performance
- Own portfolio-level KPIs tied to adoption and utilization, installed base retention, AI feature uptake and value realization, and strategic and development milestones
- Manage portfolios through full lifecycle—from development through sustained growth and transition
- Represent Image Guidance, AI, and FLACS portfolios in executive reviews, governance forums, and portfolio planning discussions
Additional Responsibilities:
- Communicate complex portfolio strategies and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Influence and align cross-functional partners without direct authority, building momentum through strong portfolio judgment and strategic clarity
- Foster a culture of accountability and high performance across franchise teams, ensuring follow-through on commitments and proactive escalation of risks
What You Will Bring to Alcon:
- 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
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
- 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!
See your impact at: alcon.com/careers
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Find Jobs for Employees
Find Jobs for Contingent Worker
ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Global Director
Document your cross-border leadership scope
TN adjudicators scrutinize whether a Global Director role requires professional-level expertise, not just seniority. Gather project records, org charts, and board-level deliverables that prove the position demands specialized knowledge, not general management.
Match your credentials to a recognized USMCA category
Global Director titles don't map automatically to a TN occupation. Work with your employer to anchor the role under Management Consultant or Engineer based on your actual duties, because the job title alone won't satisfy CBP.
Search for employers with recent visa filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Global Director openings by employers with recent visa filings, so you're targeting companies experienced with the visa sponsorship process for professional roles.
Pressure-test the offer letter before CBP review
Canadian TN applicants are adjudicated at the port of entry on the spot. Your offer letter must specify the USMCA occupation category, your degree field, and the temporary nature of the role, or CBP can deny entry without appeal.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines
Mexican nationals obtain TN status through a U.S. consulate appointment, which adds weeks to your start date. Confirm your employer's hiring timeline accounts for consular scheduling before accepting an offer with a fixed start date.
Renew proactively to protect director-level continuity
TN status lasts three years and is renewable, but gaps in authorization can disrupt executive contracts and equity vesting schedules. File your renewal at least 90 days before expiration to maintain continuous status.
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Find Global Director JobsGlobal Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Global Director role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is structured and which USMCA occupation category it maps to. A Global Director overseeing strategy or cross-functional operations can qualify under categories like Management Consultant, but the role's actual duties must require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Titles alone don't determine eligibility. CBP reviews the offer letter and credentials at the port of entry for Canadian citizens, or at a U.S. consulate for Mexican nationals.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Global Director positions?
TN visa sponsorship avoids the H-1B annual lottery entirely, which means Canadian citizens can get TN status the same day at a port of entry and Mexican nationals through a consulate appointment, with no wait for a lottery result. H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomized selection process. For a Global Director with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is typically faster and more predictable, though it requires the role to fit a defined USMCA occupation.
What documents does your employer need to sponsor you for a TN visa as a Global Director?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter naming the USMCA occupation category, your professional credentials, the temporary duration of employment, and your specific duties. The employer's support letter demonstrates your eligibility under TN requirements. You bring the offer letter and your degree credentials to the CBP port of entry as a Canadian, or to your consular appointment as a Mexican national.
Where can I find Global Director jobs with confirmed TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles at employers experienced with visa sponsorship. Instead of filtering through job postings that don't address visa status, Migrate Mate surfaces Global Director openings from employers with recent visa filings, saving you the step of vetting each company individually.
Can a Global Director on a TN visa change employers mid-role?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer, so you need new TN authorization before starting with a different company. As a Canadian citizen, you can obtain the new TN at a port of entry with an updated offer letter. Mexican nationals return to a consulate. There's no grace period between employers, so timing the transition to avoid a gap in status is essential for executive-level roles with notice periods and equity considerations.
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