Director, R&D Quality Assurance

Role: Director of R&D Quality Assurance at Alcon, leading quality governance for surgical ophthalmic devices and R&D programs. Responsibilities: oversee quality assurance across product development, regulatory submissions, and portfolio initiatives; manage end-to-end quality governance, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvements; collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Operations, and Franchise teams to enhance compliance and product integrity; provide strategic, data-driven quality insights aligned with global regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years in healthcare, medical device, or pharma; strong leadership, strategic thinking, and knowledge of quality management systems; experience with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, FDA Design Controls) and risk management tools (FMEA, ISO 14971). Preferred: ophthalmic surgical device background, proficiency in process capability and SPC, laser technology experience. High-Value: medical device, surgical ophthalmic focus, lifecycle quality management, global regulatory environment. Work setup: not specified; leadership role in a global, matrixed organization.