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Alcon Company Culture
Alcon Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Manager
A+Office Culture
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Alcon CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David J. Endicott
79 /100
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Diversity at Alcon
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Alcon have rated Office Culture, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alcon
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Alcon have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Alcon eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
31
Alcon employees are 31% more likely to recommend Alcon as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at Alcon
Working at Alcon is rated highly by 475 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alcon employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Office Culture categories, putting Alcon’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Alcon was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alcon
A
Overall Company Culture at Alcon is rated A
Last updated 9 days ago
Top
10%
Alcon ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Alcon Employee Reviews
Out of 268 Alcon employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alcon improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Alcon Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?dedicated team that thrives on the past culture, high level of customer support, and cares for one another
- What are some of the best things about your team?We get things done daily!
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Overall compensation is fair for time in role
Constructive Feedback From Alcon Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?interview process lacks formality and no follow up
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?decrease in quality of products, ongoing backorders due to inventory cut backs, and inability for executive team to take decisive action on known issues
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Over siloed structure with unknown decision making capability
Alcon Company Information
Alcon Company Overview
Alcon Surgical is a hospital and health care company based out of 114 Stonehenge Dr, Orchard Park, NY, United States.
Alcon Mission, Vision & Values
Alcon Mission Statement
We have one mission: to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Together with Novartis, we offer the widest spectrum of products in eye care. This enables us to serve our customers through the full life cycle of patient needs across eye diseases, vision conditions and refractive errors.
Alcon Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the most trusted leader in eye care. By serving and working with people worldwide, we are building our reputation, while addressing the growing eye care demands of the future.
Alcon Values
- Innovation
- Quality
- Collaboration
- Performance
- Courage
- Integrity
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Alcon
Protecting the health and safety of associates, neighbors and others affected by our business activities,
and protecting the environment are core values for Novartis.
| Headquarter | Fort Worth, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alcon.com |
| Founding Date | 1945 |
| Tel | 817-293-0450 |
| Company Status | Private |
Alcon Competitors
Alcon competitors include Bausch & Lomb, ApolloMed, and Excelitas Technologies. Alcon ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alcon compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Alcon Employees
475 employees at Alcon have reviewed Alcon across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 475 Alcon employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alcon are pleased with their total compensation at Alcon, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alcon are pleased with their team. 475 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Alcon are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alcon believe the environment at Alcon is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alcon is comfortably fast. About 38% of the employees at Alcon work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alcon are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Alcon employees generally work 9.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Alcon report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Alcon employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Alcon employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Alcon employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Alcon employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
80% of Alcon employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Alcon - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alcon is that the company was prepared on their first day. Alcon employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Alcon KPIs and OKRs
At Alcon 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alcon's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Alcon employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Alcon CEO & Leadership
Alcon CEO - David J. Endicott
79 /100
Alcon’s CEO David J. Endicott started in this role in 2016. David’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Alcon’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees in the Marketing department, and employees in the Engineering department. However, African American/Black employees, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Alcon’s competitors, David J. Endicott ranks right above Bausch & Lomb CEO Joseph Papa. Under J. Endicott’s leadership, Alcon employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Office Culture. Environment and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Alcon could stand to see real improvement.
Alcon Leadership
The Alcon Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO David J. Endicott, Division CFO David Murray, and Senior Vice President, Global Head, Regulatory Affairs Mark Gordon
David J. Endicott CEO / President
David J. Endicott serves as the CEO / President of Alcon.
David Murray Division CFO
David Murray serves as the Division CFO of Alcon, a Novartis Company through FutureStep. David started at Alcon, a... read more
Mark Gordon Senior Vice President, Global Head, Regulatory Affairs
Mark Gordon serves as the Senior Vice President, Global Head, Regulatory Affairs of Alcon, a Novartis Company through... read more
Franck Leveiller Senior Vice President, Head Global Research and Development
Franck Leveiller serves as the Senior Vice President, Head Global Research and Development of Alcon, a Novartis Company... read more
Ed McGough Sr. VP, Mfg. and Technical Operations
Ed McGough serves as the Sr. VP, Mfg. and Technical Operations of Alcon.
Laurent Attias Senior Vice President Of Corporate Development Strategy, BD&L and M&A
Laurent Attias serves as the Senior Vice President Of Corporate Development Strategy, BD&L and M&A of Alcon, a Novartis... read more
Lisa Praeger Vice President US Customer Operations
Lisa Praeger serves as the Vice President US Customer Operations of Alcon, a Novartis Company through FutureStep. Lisa... read more
Mike Comiskey VP - Global IT Operations & Infrastructure
Mike Comiskey serves as the VP - Global IT Operations & Infrastructure of Alcon, a Novartis Company through FutureStep.... read more
Alcon Salaries
How much does Alcon pay?
How much do people at Alcon get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alcon is $124,235, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,326, or $55 per hour.
At Alcon, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $348,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,104 annually. Average Alcon salaries by department include: Business Development at $184,433, Engineering at $124,647, HR at $180,086, and Communications at $230,075. Half of Alcon salaries are above $115,326.
137 employees at Alcon rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 398 ratings) while 127 employees at Alcon rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 135 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alcon employees include job titles like Global Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Admin Assistant, and Director of Sales. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Alcon employees.
Last updated 10 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $192k | $192k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $305k | $305k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
$124,235*
Average Compensation
$115,326*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alcon Salaries by City
Alcon Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alcon
Diverse employees at Alcon score the company 81/100 across various culture categories, placing Alcon in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alcon across various culture dimensions.
Our associates reflect our increasingly diverse customer base. This broadens our perspective and increases our ability to gain customer insight, which helps us meet the needs of our patients.,
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Alcon Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Alcon PTO
Alcon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Alcon's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Alcon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Alcon Careers
Alcon Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alcon applied for 49 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved, 2% certified-withdrawn, 4% withdrawn, and 4% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Alcon unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Alcon after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
49
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 90% Granted (44 out of 49)
- 4% Denied (2 out of 49)
- 4% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 49)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 49)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Alcon Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Alcon on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 36% | |
Operations | 9% | |
IT | 9% | |
Customer Support | 9% |
Candidates By Location
Fort Worth | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
Houston | 9% | |
Plano | 9% | |
Dallas | 9% | |
Allen | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alcon
Who is the CEO of Alcon?
Alcon CEO is David J. Endicott, their score by employees is 79
What is Alcon eNPS?
The eNPS for Alcon is 31
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Alcon?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 138k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Alcon?
The average salaries for Sales in Alcon is 225k
Who are Alcon competitors?
Alcon main competitors are Bausch & Lomb, ApolloMed, Excelitas Technologies
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