Senior Analyst, Supplier Quality

Alcon Research • Fort Worth, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Quality & Regulatory Affairs function, a team that ensures our products are following global, local, and internal regulations and meet the strictest standards of quality as we help people see brilliantly. The Senior Associate, Supplier Quality (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and directing supplier quality activities to ensure procurements meet quality standards. You will verify and validate supplier systems and ensure compliance with quality standards at our manufacturing facilities in Fort Worth, TX. This position plays a critical role in sustaining a robust and compliant supply base that supports Alcon’s commitment to world‑class product quality. Specifics Include: Perform specialized tasks, investigations, change controls, and independent research to optimize outcomes and support project objectives. Assist in developing and implementing strategies for supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and ongoing compliance. Support the planning, administration, and execution of global supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards. Develop strong cross‑functional partnerships with Global Sourcing and Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality to drive continuous improvement in product quality and supplier performance. Exercise sound judgment within the scope of assigned responsibilities to contribute to effective supplier quality assurance processes. Adhere to all Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring robust quality control, and completing all required training. Meet individual job requirements, uphold organizational regulatory compliance expectations, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Support overall operational excellence by proactively identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions, and assisting in the enhancement of quality systems and supplier oversight processes. Lead or support supplier nonconformance investigations, root‑cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Utilize data‑driven decision‑making to monitor supplier performance metrics and support long-term quality improvements Ensure alignment with FDA requirements and other applicable medical device regulations Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier controls and quality system robustness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: Exempt: 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM CST – 5:00 PM CST
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Authorized

Nice To Haves

• Prior Manufacturing or Lab Experience
• Investigation & Change Management Experience Strongly Preferred
• Experience working with suppliers in a regulated industry
• Familiarity with ERP and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, TrackWise)
• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries, with strong quality, QC lab, and QC chemistry backgrounds
• Regulatory affairs experience or close collaboration with RA teams is a significant plus
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and supplier monitoring tools is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tasks, investigations, change controls, and independent research to optimize outcomes and support project objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and ongoing compliance.
• Support the planning, administration, and execution of global supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Develop strong cross‑functional partnerships with Global Sourcing and Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality to drive continuous improvement in product quality and supplier performance.
• Exercise sound judgment within the scope of assigned responsibilities to contribute to effective supplier quality assurance processes.
• Adhere to all Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring robust quality control, and completing all required training.
• Meet individual job requirements, uphold organizational regulatory compliance expectations, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support overall operational excellence by proactively identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions, and assisting in the enhancement of quality systems and supplier oversight processes.
• Lead or support supplier nonconformance investigations, root‑cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Utilize data‑driven decision‑making to monitor supplier performance metrics and support long-term quality improvements
• Ensure alignment with FDA requirements and other applicable medical device regulations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier controls and quality system robustness

Benefits

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees