About the role#
The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) MBA Internship is a full-time, 10 to 12-week summer program. It is designed to provide graduate students with hands-on experience across Pharma, Vision Care, and Surgical functions. Interns work on projects in marketing, commercial operations, and key accounts, with the potential to be considered for the full-time CLDP after completion.
What you'll do#
- Develop a strategic marketing communications product launch playbook to standardize best practices and improve cross-functional alignment.
- Identify strategic growth opportunities across key accounts and practice solutions using sales performance and customer insights.
- Create strategic commercialization and brand growth recommendations for the pharmaceutical portfolio.
- Analyze performance data and operational trends to advance sales operations strategy and improve commercial effectiveness.
- Support strategic initiatives to strengthen patient engagement, implementation effectiveness, and market growth for Valeda PBM.
- Assist in strengthening customer adoption of UNITY VCS through improved onboarding and field enablement resources.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to and one semester following the internship.
- Pursuit of an advanced degree, preferably an MBA, in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Operations Management.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
- Ability to work full-time for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
Location & details#
- The internship is an on-site role based in Fort Worth, Texas.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Alcon
Alcon is a medical equipment manufacturer focused on eye care. Founded in 1945, the company produces surgical and vision care products for conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. It operates globally with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The company employs over 27,000 associates and serves patients in more than 140 countries.
How to get in at Alcon
You gain a distinct advantage at Alcon by applying early, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool grows too large. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, ensuring you are among the first to submit your materials. This timing helps you stay ahead of the standard queue. Reaching out to the right person is equally important for your candidacy. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind Alcon roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach often improves your response rates compared to submitting a cold application.
