Manager, Quality Operations, R&D Quality Assurance

AlconLake Forest, CA
$121,550 - $157,300Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Alcon's Quality & Regulatory Affairs function, 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 Manager, Research & Development Quality Assurance is primarily responsible for designing, deploying, and monitoring Quality Systems within Alcon Instrumentation R&D. You will handle training, change control, non-conformances, investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), supplier management, audits, document control, and compliance at our Facility in Lake Forest, CA.

Requirements

  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Medical Device or other regulated industry

Responsibilities

  • Manage individual projects, applying advanced knowledge to achieve objectives and enhance project performance and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and drive continuous improvement.
  • Make operational decisions for projects, managing resources and timelines.
  • Assure accurate and appropriate supporting documentation according to a defined design plan.
  • Identify and contribute to revisions of Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure compliance of all Research and Development (R&D) activities within product development and direct R&D 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 compliance with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement in operations.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • health
  • life
  • retirement
  • flexible time off for salaried associates
  • paid time off for hourly associates
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