About this role
Technical Program Manager - Digital Twin of Eye - R&D
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Lead Alcon’s vision for a Digital Twin of the Eye, developing physically realistic multi-physics models that accurately simulate ocular physiology and interactions with Alcon products and systems.
- Define the strategic roadmap and future direction of digital twin capabilities in alignment with R&D objectives across multiple technology platforms.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Computational Modeling & Simulation (FEA, CFD) and leverage AI/ML methods to advance simulation-driven engineering and innovation.
- Assess model credibility and establish robust verification and validation methodologies to ensure scientific and technical accuracy.
- Partner with R&D leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives, develop work plans, and build modeling/simulation capabilities that support strategic business and product goals.
- Establish and manage external partnerships, including academic, industry, and vendor resources, while overseeing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and milestone execution.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal and external teams, driving digital twin workstreams through successful completion.
- Ensure projects meet timelines, quality standards, accuracy requirements, and delivery expectations.
- Gather and document requirements, manage vendor activities, and review deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Build strong relationships and influence technical leaders, simulat