The CLDP program at Alcon is seeking 2024 (Graduate degree level) Summer interns. Interns will work on key Commercial projects. This internship is in our Vision Care Franchise. The Vision Care Over the Counter (OTC) Marketing team is responsible for developing and cascading the overarching vision, objectives, strategies and executional plan for the OTC portfolio of products which includes Dry Eye Relief Drops, Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops, and Contact Lens Care. As a part of this responsibility, we partner with Consumer Insights & Analytics, Retail Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D, Global, and Agency Partners to drive strong growth plans, inclusive of a robust innovation pipeline and compelling creative campaigns. Our portfolio generated over $825M in retail sales in 2023, up significantly over 2022, with aggress growth goals in 2024 and beyond. In short, OTC Marketing professionals are the General Managers of a large and growing portfolio of brands that truly help our consumers Live and See Brilliantly.
Experiential Learning Opportunity/Project Description:
As a Summer Intern supporting OTC, you will be trusted to lead a cross-functional team to assess and make recommendations to senior leadership related to innovation and competitive defense strategies and opportunities. In this role, you will:
- Deep dive into large, adjacent OTC Eyecare categories in which Alcon either does not participate or has historically deprioritized to assess potential innovation pathways.
- Partner with our shopper, trade, and media partners to understand how competitors operate in these adjacent categories.
- Partner with Insights, Circana (formerly IRI), Marketing, Finance, and others to gain insights and develop category analysis.
- Build a business case to be presented to Sr. Leadership and Global partners, showcasing the size of opportunity and resources needed to develop and execute against the opportunity.
- Assist the Allergy Sr. Brand Manager and Shopper Marketer in developing strategies, activation plans, and creative assets, designed to defend against new competitive entrants
Location: Internship will be located at our US headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.
After successful completion of a CLDP Summer internship at Alcon, interns may apply to be considered for participation in the Commercial Leadership Development Program full-time. Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) at Alcon is a key pipeline for graduate degree talent with ambition to advance into leadership positions within Alcon Commercial functions. Exceptional individuals chosen for this highly selective and challenging program engage in tailored rotational experiences towards a leadership career path. Members will engage in three, year-long rotations. Rotations will include a Commercial Foundational rotation (Business Analytics, S&OP and Commercial Operations), a Marketing rotation, and a Sales rotation. Program benefits will include: Mentor Program, Functional Programming, Networking Events, Tailored Development, and Executive Presentations on key learnings and outcomes of rotations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship, and at least one additional semester following your internship.
- Must be pursuing a graduate level degree in a related field.
- Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
- Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
- Ability to commit to a 10–12 weeks, full time (min of 40 hrs. weekly). May/June start dates.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership potential.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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