Sr. Principal, Clinical Development Professional – Medical Device

Alcon•Johns Creek, GA

10h

About The Position

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Principal, Clinical Development Professional, you will be trusted to lead and manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials for medical devices and related products, ensuring efficient execution and timely reporting. You will lead a global Clinical Trial Team, manage trial budgets, oversee vendors, and ensure data quality. Your expertise in eye and optics research, clinical trial design, and project management will drive innovation and problem-solving. In this role, a typical day will include: Leading the design, execution, and oversight of complex clinical trials, ensuring scientific rigor, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across global studies Serving as the primary clinical subject matter expert, driving the strategic direction of clinical development programs and ensuring alignment with business objectives Authoring and reviewing robust clinical protocols, study reports, and regulatory documents, ensuring high-quality data collection, statistical integrity, and timely reporting of results Managing multidisciplinary Clinical Trial Teams, overseeing trial planning, feasibility assessments, site selection, and operational execution to ensure consistency and efficiency across studies Developing budgets, tracking finances, selecting vendors, and managing risks to ensure trials are executed within scope, timeline, and budget constraints Collaborating cross-functionally with regulatory, medical, statistical, and operational teams to optimize trial design and ensure seamless execution Leading issue resolution, proactively identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining data integrity and patient safety Engaging with Health Authorities and Institutional Review Boards to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulations Driving continuous improvement by implementing best practices, harmonizing trial processes, and leveraging insights to enhance future clinical strategies Supporting Global Medical Affairs in strategic development, long-term planning, and regional execution to align clinical evidence with product claims and lifecycle management Mentoring junior team members, fostering expertise in clinical trial methodologies and regulatory landscapes. Contributing to the product Coreteam and collaborating with cross-functional teams to offer expert guidance on study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical data interpretation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations Acting as a subject matter expert in clinical research, identifying trends, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scientific integrity Supporting decision-making processes by delivering high-quality clinical evidence that drives product development and regulatory approvals in a complex, global research environment Engaging in external thought leadership, contributing to industry best practices, regulatory discussions, and scientific publications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience

Responsibilities

Leading the design, execution, and oversight of complex clinical trials, ensuring scientific rigor, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across global studies
Serving as the primary clinical subject matter expert, driving the strategic direction of clinical development programs and ensuring alignment with business objectives
Authoring and reviewing robust clinical protocols, study reports, and regulatory documents, ensuring high-quality data collection, statistical integrity, and timely reporting of results
Managing multidisciplinary Clinical Trial Teams, overseeing trial planning, feasibility assessments, site selection, and operational execution to ensure consistency and efficiency across studies
Developing budgets, tracking finances, selecting vendors, and managing risks to ensure trials are executed within scope, timeline, and budget constraints
Collaborating cross-functionally with regulatory, medical, statistical, and operational teams to optimize trial design and ensure seamless execution
Leading issue resolution, proactively identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining data integrity and patient safety
Engaging with Health Authorities and Institutional Review Boards to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulations
Driving continuous improvement by implementing best practices, harmonizing trial processes, and leveraging insights to enhance future clinical strategies
Supporting Global Medical Affairs in strategic development, long-term planning, and regional execution to align clinical evidence with product claims and lifecycle management
Mentoring junior team members, fostering expertise in clinical trial methodologies and regulatory landscapes.
Contributing to the product Coreteam and collaborating with cross-functional teams to offer expert guidance on study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical data interpretation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations
Acting as a subject matter expert in clinical research, identifying trends, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scientific integrity
Supporting decision-making processes by delivering high-quality clinical evidence that drives product development and regulatory approvals in a complex, global research environment
Engaging in external thought leadership, contributing to industry best practices, regulatory discussions, and scientific publications