Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

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This role is part of Alcon's Quality & Regulatory Affairs function in Fort Worth, TX, a team that ensures our products are in compliance with global, local, and internal regulations and meet the strictest standards of quality as we help people see brilliantly.

The Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Lifecycle Management (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading strategic initiatives to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices and regulations associated with product Lifecycle Management within the Research and Development Quality Assurance department.

The incumbent will guide a team in developing and implementing quality and regulatory protocols for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes.

Specifics include:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple teams for successful implementation of departmental plans and achievement of business objectives
• Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and project approvals while fostering a culture of excellence and compliance
• Oversee multiple teams, implementing departmental plans
• Drive and promote cross functional quality culture and ensure implementation of quality management systems at every stage of process/operations
• Make key decisions impacting significant projects and initiatives
• Implement quality plans at every stage of the Clinical Trial process and ensure compliance with quality assurance regulations
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and all quality control aspects, reporting potential issues and leading the implementation of new regulations
• Lead performance management, drive talent development, ensure positive associate relations, enhance

• 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
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Travel: 20%
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX

• Degree in a scientific discipline
• Experience in GXP / GCP leadership

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‐term and long‐term incentive opportunities for eligible roles.

Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‐being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.