Alcon is looking for a Director for Clinical Research Vision Care to manage a team and oversee clinical programs for new Contact Lenses Biomaterials and Solutions, ensuring strategic and operational planning, budget oversight, resource allocation, and operational excellence to support product development and regulatory submissions.
Requirements
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for planning, execution, and management of global clinical programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
- Lead cross-functional teams in designing and implementing clinical research strategies, driving successful execution of Phase I–III clinical trials
- Oversee budgetary planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize program efficiency and ensure timely delivery of study milestones
- Ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards while fostering innovation in clinical trial methodologies
- Lead a team of clinical project managers and cross-functional professionals, fostering a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive employee relations, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition
- Develop and implement process improvements, tapping into industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance clinical trial efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide oversight for post-marketing studies, safety evaluations, and medical/scientific consultations, ensuring clinical research programs generate high-quality data to support regulatory submissions and product approvals
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Travel Requirements: 10%
- Relocation assistance: Yes
- Sponsorship available: No
