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Alcon

3.7
based on 492 Reviews
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Company Summary

A global leader in eye care, offering innovative surgical and vision care products while prioritizing research and development to meet evolving patient needs.

Overall Rating

3.7/5
based on 492 reviews
highly rated categories
3% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
76% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
62% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
66% employees reported
No travel
No travel
44% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
31 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
30 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
22 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
19 employees reported
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About Alcon

Founded in1945 (80 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersFort Worth,Texas, United States
Office Locations
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Websitealcon.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We have a long history of industry firsts, and each year we commit a substantial amount in Research and Development to meet customer needs and patient demands.
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Alcon Ratings

based on 492 reviews

Overall Rating

3.7/5
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Category Ratings

3.7

Salary

3.7

Work-life balance

3.6

Company culture

3.5

Skill development

3.4

Job security

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.0

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Alcon is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 492 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Alcon
based on 473 reviews
3.3
Rated by 123 Women
Rated 3.4 for Salary and 3.3 for Work-life balance
3.8
Rated by 350 Men
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Salary

Work Policy at Alcon

based on 74 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
76%
Work from office
23%
Permanent work from home
1%

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Work-life balance
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No highly rated category
Critically Rated for
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Promotions
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Job security
Company culture
Primary Work Policy
Hybrid
76% employees reported
Work from office
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Hybrid
79% employees reported
Work from office
84% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
3.3
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rated by 123 women
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rated by 126 women
3.8
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rated by 121 women
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rated by 54 women
Rating by Men Employees
3.8
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rated by 350 men
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rated by 1.2k men
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rated by 457 men
3.5
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rated by 618 men
Job security
3.4
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3.8
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3.5
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Alcon Salaries

Alcon salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 492 employees.

Territory Sales Executive

(97 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr

Patient Safety Specialist

(55 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Senior Specialist

(52 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr

Senior Associate

(50 salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Medical Writer

(40 salaries)
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Principal

(27 salaries)
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₹29 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

Territory Sales Manager

(25 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

Process Expert

(23 salaries)
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

Phaco Development Specialist

(23 salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

Accounts Payable Specialist

(23 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Alcon FAQs

When was Alcon founded?
Alcon was founded in 1945. The company has been operating for 80 years primarily in the Medical Equipment sector.
Where is the Alcon headquarters located?
Alcon is headquartered in Fort Worth,Texas.
How many employees does Alcon have in India?
Alcon currently has more than 2,100+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Alcon based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Alcon have good work-life balance?
Alcon has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated Alcon 4 or above, while 31% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Alcon work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Alcon good for career growth?
Career growth at Alcon is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 31% employees rated Alcon 3 or below, while 69% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Alcon promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Alcon?
Working at Alcon does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and job security, based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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