Alcon ยท 2 days ago
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Strategy (NPD)
Alcon is a company dedicated to enhancing sight and improving global eye health. The Director of Global Regulatory Affairs Strategy (NPD) is responsible for directing product registration, providing strategic guidance, and negotiating with regulatory agencies to ensure timely product approvals while leading a team to align strategies with company goals.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead a team within the Regulatory Affairs developing and implementing regulatory strategies for success and alignment with company goals
Direct the development and submission of product/process registrations, progress reports, supplements, amendments, and periodic experience reports
Provide strategic product direction to teams and negotiate evidence requirements with regulatory agencies
Ensure rapid and timely approval of products and their continued approval
Guide teams on product development, safety, efficacy, and compliance while interacting with health authorities
Serve as the regulatory representative to marketing, research project teams, and government regulatory agencies
Advise development and commercial teams on new product development, safety, efficacy, manufacturing changes, product line extensions, labeling, and regulations
Oversee regulatory affairs activities, including product submissions, renewals, and updates, ensuring timely submission and approvals
Provide regulatory strategies and risk assessments/mitigation plans for new product introductions and product changes, maintaining regulatory compliance
Support products in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical family, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations
Ensure compliance with Good Practice (GxP) regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality control, maintaining accurate documentation and completing required training
Lead globally aligned regulatory strategies across development portfolios, marketed products, and line extensions
Focus on talent development to enhance capabilities
Manage post-approval commitments and lifecycle management
Lead and supervise regulatory associates, ensuring synergy across projects and driving competitive advantage through strategic decision-making
All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
10 Years of Relevant Experience
6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Benefits
Health
Life
Retirement
Flexible time off for exempt associates
PTO for hourly associates
And much more
Company
Alcon
Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-15Acquired
2002-03-21IPO
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