Alcon At-a-Glance
Alcon, a leading global manufacturer of eye care surgical equipment, eye care pharmaceuticals and consumer vision care products, has been serving the ophthalmic community since 1945 – developing a reputation for exacting standards and quality products among physicians, patients and competitors alike.
Making a Difference
Alcon is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals who currently do or could suffer from preventable blindness through the continual development of prevention, treatment and restoration methods. An industry leader with a high level of respect from physicians worldwide, we are highly successful, in part, due to a number of unique factors. These include a concentration on creativity and individuality as well as a focus on applied research and group achievement; an emphasis on culture and people as a core value in all aspects of the business; and a high value placed on humanitarian efforts and service to the community on a global scale.
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A Global Company
With global operations based in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon's nearly 15,000 employees worldwide (more than half outside the U.S.) produce ophthalmic products and surgical devices that can be found in more than 180 markets around the globe. At all of our operations in 75 countries – from research and development to our sizable sales force – all of our employees contribute toward our overall success on a daily basis.
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Putting People First
At Alcon, we pride ourselves on developing and producing products that ultimately help people in need – thus we are committed to fostering an environment in which talented and dedicated individuals are encouraged to do their best work.
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Standing the Test of Time
For more than six decades, Alcon has taken the ophthalmic industry to new heights by continually striving for higher levels of quality, innovation and safety. These values, in addition to a focus on teamwork, cultural and individualized diversity and putting the customer first, have allowed Alcon to achieve more than any other eye health company to date.
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Products and Brands
From new contact lens solutions and eye care pharmaceuticals to innovative, advanced surgical devices, Alcon leads the industry in new product development while continuing to provide physicians and patients with brands they know and trust. These include the AcrySof® family of intraocular lenses, Patanol® allergy eye drops, known as Opatanol® in some markets, and OPTI-FREE® contact lens solutions.
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Benefits
At Alcon, we offer employees worldwide a comprehensive package of benefits, programs and services that are very competitive within each market – the result is a high degree of job satisfaction among our employees.
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Learning & Development
Intensive technical job training, strategic development and learning initiatives and an unprecedented level of pride in service have helped Alcon grow into the largest eye care company in the world – thus, continual improvement on the company, product and individual levels is important to our future success.
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Commitment to Quality
Our commitment to better products, procedures and the overall prevention of eye disease is unparalleled within the eye health industry. One of the keys to our success is that we emphasize communication and interaction between all groups during product development. From Research & Development to Sales & Marketing, everyone is encouraged to contribute to the final result.
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Alcon Tops the Charts
Alcon has been chosen as one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For®* by Fortune Magazine ten years in a row.
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