Manager, Quality Operations, R&D Quality Assurance
Alcon
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lake Forest, CA
Operations
Role: Manager, Research & Development Quality Assurance at Alcon, overseeing quality systems within Instrumentation R&D. Responsibilities: develop and deploy QA strategies, manage change control, non-conformances, investigations, CAPAs, supplier audits, document control, and ensure GxP compliance; lead project-specific quality initiatives and maintain regulatory adherence. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience; strong knowledge of GxP regulations, quality systems, and document management; experience in regulated industries like medical devices preferred. High-Value: focus on medical device R&D, compliance with industry standards, onsite in Lake Forest, CA, with up to 10% travel. Collaboration involves coordinating with R&D teams and ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met across projects.