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Kendra Hileman, PhD

Examiner · DISC type cs
Vice President, Head of Instrumentation R&D at Alcon
📍 Santa Ana, California, United States

Kendra Hileman is the Vice President and Head of Instrumentation R&D at Alcon, with nearly three decades of experience in ophthalmology. A Ph. D. graduate from The University of Texas at Arlington, she specializes in developing innovative ophthalmic devices, including laser cataract surgery platforms.

Outside of her core role, Kendra is passionate about advancing professional leadership within her field. She serves on the Board of Directors for Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL), an organization dedicated to supporting women in ophthalmology, and actively participates in industry events.

She was featured in The Ophthalmologists 2023 Power List, recognizing her significant contributions to the field.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Head of Instrumentation R&D
Job Level
Senior
Location
Santa Ana, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Kendra shows up

Overcautious
Tough To Convince
Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Kendra cares about

Ophthalmic Innovation
Her career is dedicated to R&D for ophthalmic surgical devices. She expressed passion for delivering products that help patients "see brilliantly. "
Women in Ophthalmology
Serves on the Board of Directors for Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL), an organization focused on promoting and developing leadership for women in the field.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Vice President, Head of Instrumentation R&D
Alcon
8-2018 - 8-2020
Vice President, Head of Clinical R&D
Alcon
12-2017 - 7-2018
Sr. Director, Head of Clinical Sciences
Johnson & Johnson Vision
3-2017 - 7-2018
Global Head, Surgical Clinical R&D, Johnson & Johnson Vision,
Johnson & Johnson
3-2013 - 3-2017
Director, Clinical R&D Abbott Medical Optics
Abbott
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1990 - 1995
Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Arlington
1986 - 1990
BA
North Central College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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