Innovation Transformation Intern

About Alcon

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Innovation Transformation team, focusing on Digital Capabilities within R&D. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of program reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics that drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence. The intern will support initiatives in project management excellence, auditing, and digital transformation across R&D programs.

Key Responsibilities

Dashboard & Reporting Development:

• Assist in designing and building interactive dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Automate data collection and visualization processes to support program-level insights.

Program & Project Management Analytics:

• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of metrics and KPIs for tracking project performance and health.

Project Management Excellence & Auditing:

• Contribute to internal audits of project management practices and documentation.
• Help identify gaps and recommend improvements aligned with PMO standards and best practices.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, IT, and PMO to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and actionable format.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Must be pursuing a master’s degree in Data Analytics, Project / Program Management, or Business process transformation / Technology
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Excel.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hrs/week) internship position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Understanding of digital transformation concepts and innovation frameworks.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Hands-on experience in digital innovation and transformation within a global R&D environment.
• Exposure to strategic project management and operational excellence practices.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives that shape the future of R&D.