Manager, R&D Facilities & Archives

Company: Alcon Research
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. The Manager, R&D Facilities and Archives , is primarily responsible for processes and teams in one or more of the following areas: Facilities Planning (e.g., space planning, facility infrastructure condition assessment, etc.) -Facilities Security (People/Facilities) -Planning maintenance programs for building and grounds of an organization including the upkeep of equipment and supplies -Coordinating contractors for projects where required -Overseeing the planning of space allocation and changes. This role is located on-site in Fort Worth, Texas and a typical day would include: Assist in the planning and execution of R&D capital improvement projects, including space modifications and equipment upgrades. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Supervise and develop a team of associates responsible for R&D archives and facility support services. Allocate resources effectively to meet service level agreements and operational targets. Act as the point of contact for internal customers of facilities / infrastructure services and Archives system subject matter expert. Coordinate day to day operations / moves for associates within R&D. Oversee lifecycle management of R&D records, classification, retention, and destruction of records. Identify and implement process improvements that reduce administrative burden and enhance service delivery. i.e. global adoption of Archival system across R&D sites. Develop, implement and maintain process maps, SOPs, work instruction, and training materials for archival operations to offer a unified approach across R&D sites. Maintain audit-ready archives and support internal and external inspections by providing timely access to required documentation. Address audit findings and implement corrective actions related to archival processes. Manage both physical and electronic archives, ensuring secure storage, controlled access, and disaster recovery protocols. Collaborate with IT and Quality teams to support digital archiving systems and ensure data integrity. Act as a liaison between R&D teams and the archives function to ensure timely and accurate retrieval of records. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on proper documentation for archiving practices. What You'll Bring to Alcon: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD1 yr) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 5 Years of Relevant Experience 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership How You Can Thrive at Alcon: Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more! Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Relocation – No Sponsorship – No Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com.careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Keywords: Alcon Research, Bedford , Manager, R&D Facilities & Archives, Engineering , Fort Worth, Texas