Alcon

Director, Chemical Production Operations

Alcon$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • 6 years of demonstrated leadership
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating in English

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Chemical Production Operations department and implement success strategies.
  • Oversee the processing of pharmaceutical ingredients and products, including contact lenses and saline solutions.
  • Perform general maintenance on equipment while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Make key departmental decisions and manage resources and project approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration to drive project performance and operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and verify quality using statistical control procedures.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package including health and life coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible time off for salaried associates and paid time off for hourly associates
  • Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment
  • Relocation assistance available for candidates
Full Job Description
This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The Director, Chemical Production Operations, is primarily responsible for leading the department to align with company goals through strategic planning, resource management, and regulatory compliance. You will drive project performance and operational efficiency by fostering cross-functional collaboration and a culture of excellence at our Manufacturing location in John's Creek, GA. Specifics Include:

  • Lead the Chemical Production Operations department, developing and implementing strategies for success.
  • Oversee the processing of ingredients and pharmaceutical products, including contact lenses, and work with saline solutions and mix compound ingredients for various products.
  • Perform general maintenance on equipment and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Make key departmental decisions, manage resources, and approve projects.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Stay current with industry advances and apply agile problem-solving techniques.
  • Participate in team projects to develop process improvement methods and enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling.
  • Monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management and talent development, driving associate engagement, recognizing achievements, and promoting a strong safety culture.
  • Ensure all associates adhere to GxP regulations and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Commit to continuous improvement and contribute to organizational compliance.
  • 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.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
  • 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
  • Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
  • Relocation Assistance: Yes
  • Sponsorship Available: No


HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
  • Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
  • Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!


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About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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