Principal II, Research & Development Quality Assurance

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 in compliance with global, local, and internal regulations and meet the strictest standards of quality as we help people see brilliantly.

As Principal II, Research & Development Quality Assurance supporting the QA R&D Surgical Team in Fort Worth, TX, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance and compliance for research and development functions, ensuring products and processes meet regulatory standards and Alcon’s quality requirements. You’ll use scientific expertise to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and influence cross-functional teams.

• 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
• Worksite location: Onsite
• Travel: 5%
• Relocation: No
• Sponsorship Assistance: No

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant ASQ certification
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
• Experience supporting Design Controls and Risk Management for Class II and Class III medical devices
• Experience with quality engineering support for medical device product development and design transfer
• Knowledge of CAPA, Nonconformance Management, and Root Cause Analysis
• Familiarity with EU MDR, MDSAP, and global regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of surgical ophthalmic medical devices and ISO 11979 standards

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

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