Principal I, Research & Development Quality Assurance

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal I, Research & Development Quality Assurance supporting the QA R&D Surgical Team in Fort Worth, TX, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for overseeing the quality of R&D activities and ensuring compliance with quality engineering support and consultation for design and development of surgical ophthalmic medical devices, including new product development and product changes.
• Focuses on reviewing the implementation of the quality system ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in R&D processes for development of products / processes, post-market improvements, lifecycle management, ensuring successful implementation of design control and risk management processes, and transfer to Manufacturing.
• Operates with independence from business partners to provide oversight of quality and compliance operations
• Manage individual technical projects, applying specialized knowledge to achieve objectives and drive innovation.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with technical standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make operational decisions for projects, managing resources and technical aspects.
• Assure the successful development, documentation, quality control, validation, and transfer of high-quality and reliable medical devices.
• Lead the resolution of individual deviations and Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Ensure compliance of all Research and Development activities within product development and direct Research and Development personnel to execute appropriately.
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by strictly following Standard Operating.
• Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 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​.

What You’Ll Bring To Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Worksite location: Onsite
• Travel: 5%
• Relocation: Yes
• Sponsorship Assistance: No
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

How You Can Thrive:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

This position can be offered at Sr. Principal Quality Engineer, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

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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.