Alcon

Sr. Director, Research and Development Quality Assurance

Alcon  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

• Lead multiple departments or a large division, translating the Vice President’s vision into actionable plans and ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Ensure compliance with European Union Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 and meet Medical Device Coordination Group 2019-07 experience requirements

• Oversee quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement across departments

• Make significant decisions within your division, approving departmental budgets and major projects

• Assure compliance of all Research & Development activities within product development and direct Research & Development personnel to execute appropriately

• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive associate relations, enhancing associate engagement, recognizing achievements, and driving a strong safety culture

• Ensure all associates adhere to Good Practice regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training

• Oversee and approve operational and management reviews

• Identify key quality indicators for franchise Research & Development and ensure these indicators are defined, implemented, and regularly reviewed

• Identify new standards for evaluation and ensure Research & Development policies, procedures, standards, and systems are current, comply with all applicable Corporate policies, Health/Regulatory Authority requirements, and are at least equal to industry best practices

• Provide strategic feedback and approve Quality Assurance AgreementsAll associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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About Alcon

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Geneva, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
alcon.com
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