Alcon

Quality Team Leader QA Compliance

Alcon$114K — $211K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry or similar area.
  • Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading teams and talent development in a regulated setting.
  • Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and GxP requirements.
  • Proven experience in audits, inspections, and quality system management.
  • Ability to manage compliance risks and analyze quality metrics effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations in the QA Compliance function and build a top-performing quality team.
  • Manage Product Quality Review and Annual Product Quality Review planning and execution.
  • Provide support for qualification and validation programs through guidance and quality reviews.
  • Implement and improve quality systems including documentation management.
  • Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and track quality commitments.
  • Prepare for audits and inspections while supporting during regulatory checks.
  • Review change controls and monitor compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and match.
  • Generous time-off package including vacation and personal days.
  • Performance-based cash incentive eligibility.
  • Potential annual equity award opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Location: Morris Plains, NJ, United States

As Quality Team Leader QA Compliance, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining robust quality systems, supporting regulatory inspections, driving continuous compliance improvements, and partnering across the organization to uphold Good Manufacturing Practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence site quality performance, develop high-performing teams, and help ensure life-changing medicines are delivered to patients with the highest level of quality and integrity.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations within the QA Compliance function and develop a high-performing quality team.


  • Oversee Product Quality Review and Annual Product Quality Review planning, execution, and compliance activities.


  • Support qualification and validation programs through planning, guidance, and quality review activities.


  • Drive implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems, including documentation management processes.


  • Coordinate corrective and preventive action activities and ensure timely follow-up on quality commitments.


  • Lead audit and inspection readiness efforts, including support during regulatory and internal inspections.


  • Review change controls, monitor compliance metrics, and ensure adherence to regulatory and data integrity requirements.


Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, or another scientific discipline.


  • At least 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.


  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing talent within a regulated quality organization.


  • Strong knowledge of cGMP and GxP Quality requirements.


  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, change controls, corrective and preventive actions, and quality systems.


  • Proven ability to manage compliance risks, analyze quality metrics, and collaborate across complex organizations.


Desirable Requirements

  • Experience serving as a liaison with Health Authorities and supporting regulatory communications.


  • Demonstrated experience driving quality improvements through key performance indicator analysis and compliance trending.


The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 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
$114,100.00 - $211,900.00

Skills Desired
Collaboration, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Leadership, Risk Management

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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