Rob Scott

Rob Scott has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Rob started their career at Alcon in 1998 as a Senior Scientist, where they led the development of polymer surface modification strategies and expanded the organization's polymer characterization capabilities. Rob then joined CIBA Vision in 2002 as a Senior Staff Scientist, where they focused on core contact lens manufacturing technology and directed process development studies. In 2004, they moved to Ethicon, Inc. as the Director of Biomaterials and Polymer Processing, where they led an expansion of the Analytical Chemistry group and successfully brought a recalled surgical product back to market. Rob returned to CIBA Vision in 2006 as the Director of Polymer Chemistry and R&D Global Innovation, where they directed a program of new materials research for silicone hydrogel contact lenses. In 2011, they rejoined Alcon as the Head of Research for the Vision Care Franchise, where they designed and built a cross-functional Research organization and developed a pipeline strategy for R&D resource allocation. Rob then took on various leadership roles at Alcon, including Global Program Head for Surgical R&D, Vice President of Technology Transfer for Surgical R&D, and currently serves as the Vice President of Intraocular Devices R&D. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in R&D leadership, product development, and integration of R&D functions.

Rob Scott has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Rob also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry from Emory University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from The University of Alabama.