Alcon reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,527 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Alcon has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,527 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alcon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Feb 5, 2026

Great Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture Competitive salaries Bonus structure fair Great management

Cons

Still figuring out pharma division Can have bit of a start up feel

3.0
Feb 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity for growth if you are a high performer.

Cons

Need to be adept at workplace politics to get ahead.

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