Director, R&D Business Technology Partner

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Alcon, the Director, R&D Business Technology Partner supports the Information Technology function and serves as a strategic technology partner to Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Device Safety. The role aligns technology, data, and platform strategy with business priorities and delivers integrated, compliant IT solutions that accelerate clinical development, safeguard patients, and enable data- and AI-driven decision-making across the product development lifecycle. The position is based in Fort Worth, TX. The director partners with R&D, Product Medical Safety, and other leaders; co-develops technology, data, and AI strategies; oversees Veeva Vault and other R&D technology platforms; leads cross-functional initiatives; and shapes technology roadmaps. The role also works with IT and business teams, vendors, and global teams to deliver scalable solutions while maintaining GxP compliance, data integrity, and IT security standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; the posting also accepts high school plus 18 years, an associate degree plus 14 years, a master’s degree plus 7 years, or a PhD plus 6 years.
Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
10 years of relevant experience.
6 years of demonstrated leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a strategic technology partner and influencing technology strategy, priorities, investment decisions, and enterprise-wide outcomes.
Strong understanding of clinical R&D, pharmacovigilance, medical device safety, and emerging industry technologies.
Experience with Veeva Vault platforms and validated system delivery in regulated environments.
Knowledge of GxP, data integrity, privacy, cybersecurity, and audit and inspection readiness requirements.
Familiarity with data platforms, analytics, AI, and automation solutions supporting clinical and safety operations.
Ability to develop and communicate technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and drive organizational transformation.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor partnerships, and delivering complex technology initiatives.
Strong collaboration skills with business and IT stakeholders in fast-paced, global environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic technology partner to Clinical R&D, Product Medical Safety, and other leaders, aligning technology solutions with business priorities.
Co-develop and drive technology, data, and AI strategies that support R&D.
Oversee Veeva Vault and other R&D technology platforms, ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement.
Lead cross-functional technology initiatives while maintaining GxP compliance, data integrity, and IT security standards.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver integrated, scalable solutions.
Shape technology roadmaps with business partners and manage vendor partnerships and global teams to achieve strategic objectives.