Sr. Director, Research and Development Quality Assurance at Alcon

Johns Creek, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Performance Management, Talent Development, GxP Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Control, Risk Management, Operational Review, EU MDR 2017/745

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY 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. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker

Responsibilities

Lead the Research and Development Quality Assurance division by translating executive vision into actionable plans and overseeing compliance with regulatory standards. Manage departmental budgets, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence through talent development and safety leadership.