Sr Manager, Regulatory Operations - Publishing & Registration Management (Devices)
Alcon
Summary
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. The Sr. Manager, Regulatory Operations (Management Path) is primarily responsible for directing product/process submissions, ensuring timely approvals, and maintaining high-quality regulatory support. You will lead negotiations to align on optimized regulatory strategies and manage global strategies to enhance product value.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Oversee multiple regulatory operations projects, ensuring goals are met through effective management and oversight in support of medical device and/or pharmaceutical products
- Lead teams responsible for dossier preparation, Clinical Trial Disclosure, submission management, submission publishing, licensing, and labeling, ensuring timely and accurate submission of regulatory documents
- Make key decisions impacting project performance and success
- Apply project management, advanced problem-solving, effective communication, leadership, and industry-specific knowledge
- Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring quality control
- Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrate deep expertise in the regulatory submission lifecycle and associated processes for Class I, Class II, and Class III medical devices across the United States, European Union, and Canada
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of key regulatory submission platforms and portals, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) electronic Submission Template and Resource (eSTAR), Health Canada Regulatory Enrolment Process (REP), and European Union Notified Body submission portals.
- Experienced in managing export certification activities through the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Export Certification Application and Tracking System (CECATS), including Certificates to Foreign Government (CFG), Certificates of Exportability (COE), and European Union Free Sale Certificates (FSC).
- Lead the optimization and standardization of apostille, notarization, legalization, and country-specific documentation processes to support international regulatory submissions, accelerate approval timelines, and improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on global registration and submission pathways, providing strategic guidance for regulatory submissions and market access activities across the U.S., EU, Canada, and international markets.
- Identify and implement process improvements that reduce submission cycle times, enhance compliance, and improve the quality and consistency of regulatory documentation.
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
- 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
- Location: Onsite- Fort Worth, TX, Lake Forest, CA
- Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday
- Travel Requirements: 0-10%
- Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement planning
- Flexible time off
- Paid time off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.