R&D LCM Project Manager

Alcon; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global eye care firm in Mexico City seeks a Senior Associate I for R&D Portfolio Management. The successful candidate will manage project execution and governance across R&D initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery. Responsibilities include supporting lifecycle management, updating project tools, and monitoring risks. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of project management experience are essential. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic R&D environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in project management, portfolio support, or PMO-type roles.
• Hands-on experience with project scheduling and resource management tools.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Responsabilidades

• Support R&D lifecycle management and portfolio initiatives.
• Maintain and update integrated project and resource management tools.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, and resource allocation.

Conocimientos

Project management

Portfolio support

Communication

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Mexico City, On-site

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 contributions and given opportunities to grow 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

As a Senior Associate I, R&D Portfolio Management, supporting the Research & Development organization, you will be trusted to support portfolio execution and project governance activities that enable efficient delivery of R&D initiatives. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure projects are planned, tracked, and communicated effectively across the organization

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Supporting R&D lifecycle management (LCM) and portfolio initiatives through effective project planning, scheduling, and tracking
• Maintaining and updating integrated project and resource management tools to ensure visibility across multiple initiatives
• Monitoring project timelines, risks, and resource allocation, escalating issues and proposing mitigation actions as needed
• Preparing project status updates, dashboards, and reports for governance forums and management committees
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to enable alignment, prioritization, and execution of portfolio strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in project management, portfolio support, or PMO-type roles
• Hands-on experience with project scheduling and resource management tools (Microsoft Project preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with a structured and detail-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated environments is strongly preferred
• English proficiency required (written and spoken).

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Work in a high-impact R&D environment supporting products that improve global eye health
• Gain exposure to portfolio management, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within a global organization
• Grow your project management capabilities in a structured yet dynamic setting with experienced leaders and teams

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