Alcon Reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,535 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Alcon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,535 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 Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
30 Jun 2026
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Pros

Employee-friendly policies and benefits. Flexible work environment

Cons

Lack of objective and transparent decision-making. Perceived favoritism in hiring and promotion decisions. Overreliance on interview performance over demonstrated experience and leadership capabilities. Language-based bias affecting inclusivity and communication. Regional bias or perceived regional preferences. Inconsistent leadership professionalism and accountability.

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