Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Strategy

Alcon

$167K — $216K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Ability to fluently communicate in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant Regulatory Affairs experience
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience
  • Experience in managing regulatory strategies for medical devices/pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

  • Lead regulatory strategy for ophthalmologic products from development to market
  • Oversee and coordinate regulatory submissions and approvals across projects
  • Approve promotional materials for compliance with laws and regulations
  • Ensure product registrations and local health approvals are achieved
  • Develop strategies for new product introductions and modifications
  • Support compliance with GxP regulations and maintain accurate documentation
  • Make informed decisions to enhance project performance and regulatory success

Benefits

  • Robust health and life insurance packages
  • Retirement planning and financial security programs
  • Flexible time off for exempt associates and PTO for hourly associates
  • Focus on career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
Full Job Description
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 as we help people see brilliantly. The Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Strategy (Professional Path), reporting to the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs (LLSI), is primarily responsible for setting or executing the regulatory strategy, leading and managing, acting as a strategist, ensuring local product registration and facilitating health registration approvals, and supporting the Senior Director during due diligence and integration activities for Business Development & Licensing projects. You will plan and recommend regulatory strategies for pipeline products, actively participate in cross-functional teams, and influence business strategies to address regulatory needs. Occasionally, you will represent the Regulatory Affairs Senior Director, when requested.

In this role, a typical day will include:
  • A self-starter, assertive leader who will be accountable for the End-to-End regulatory support for the anterior/posterior ophthalmologic products including, but not limited to, new products, sustaining legacy products, and improvements to the product lines.
  • Oversee multiple projects within the Regulatory Affairs Strategy team, ensuring goals are met through self-directed work and effective supervision
  • Coordinate regulatory activities, including product submissions, renewals, and updates, by liaising with plants, agents, and governmental authorities to ensure timely submissions and approvals
  • Oversee promotional material approval for Alcon ME/KSA portfolio, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with national and international laws, codes, and regulations
  • Provide regulatory strategies for new product introductions and product changes, maintaining regulatory compliance to drive competitive advantage
  • Support products in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical families, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations
  • Make decisions impacting project performance and success, requiring project management, advanced problem-solving, effective communication, and industry-specific knowledge
  • Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
  • Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization


WHAT YOU'LL BR39;BRING TO ALCON:
  • 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, Lake Forest, CA
  • Travel Requirements: 5- 15%
  • Relocation Assistance: Available
  • Sponsorship Available: Not Available


HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
  • Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
  • See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
  • Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!


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Compensation and Benefits

Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.

Pay Range
167,450.00 - 216,700.00

Pay Frequency
Annual

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