Alcon

QA Compliance Specialist

Alcon$89K — $166K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field
  • 5+ years in a GMP regulated environment
  • 3+ years in biopharmaceutical quality compliance
  • Experience managing major Health Authority inspections
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory standards

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of quality systems per regulatory standards
  • Lead Quality Management Review activities and KPI monitoring
  • Drive internal audit readiness and global health authority inspections
  • Facilitate training on quality compliance programs
  • Execute compliance programs including product quality reviews
  • Guide audit planning and regulatory interactions
  • Partner with teams on good manufacturing practices adherence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match
  • Generous time off including vacation and personal days
  • Performance-based cash incentive and potential equity awards
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Location: Indianapolis, United States

Play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in a cutting-edge radioligand therapy environment. As a QA Compliance Specialist, you will help shape and sustain robust quality systems that enable safe, reliable, and inspection-ready operations. Partnering across site functions, you'll drive compliance excellence, support regulatory readiness, and contribute to continuous improvement-making a direct impact on delivering innovative therapies to patients.

Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Support implementation and oversight of site quality systems aligned with regulatory and Novartis standards
  • Lead Quality Management Review activities, including KPI monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement actions
  • Drive inspection readiness programs for internal audits and global health authority inspections
  • Facilitate and deliver training on quality assurance compliance programs and requirements
  • Support execution of compliance programs, including training, product quality reviews, and compliance alerts
  • Provide guidance on audit planning, preparation, and interactions with regulatory authorities
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices, data integrity, and compliance standards


Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field and at least 5 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment including at least 3 years of experience in quality compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry with environmental monitoring and cleanliness zones.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining quality systems, as well as successfully managing inspections from major Health Authorities including USA, EMEA, Canada, Japan, Brazil
  • Previous Quality Assurance experience must include Data Integrity, (ALCOA+) compliance, and technical writing.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory standards, including United States, European Union, and International Council for Harmonization requirements
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage complex compliance activities across teams


Desirable Requirements
  • Experience supporting radioligand or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations and associated quality requirements


The salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Salary Range
$89,600.00 - $166,400.00

Skills Desired
Collaboration, Communication Skills (Inactive), Data Integrity, Digital saviness (Inactive), Leadership, Managing Ambiguity, Problem Solving Skills (Inactive), Regulatory Requirements knowledge (Inactive)

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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