Director, Data Science & Optimization

Role: Lead the AI and data science function at Alcon, primarily supporting supply chain initiatives, to deliver scalable machine learning, optimization, and analytics solutions that enhance business performance. Responsibilities: define and execute the data science roadmap, build and mentor a high-performing team, establish best practices for AI development, partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities, oversee model governance, and communicate insights to leadership. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience, including 6+ years in leadership; proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud analytics, and ML frameworks; strong stakeholder management skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals, expertise with large language models (LLMs), RAG, enterprise AI governance, and advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) in quantitative fields. HighValue: AI in supply chain, enterprise-scale ML solutions, experience with LLMs, RAG, MLOps, and cross-functional leadership. WorkSetup: Not specified but implies collaboration across global teams; primarily supporting AI initiatives in supply chain.