Sr. Manager, Clinical Site Operations

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Manager Clinical Site Operations supporting the U.S. Clinical Development Team, a typical day will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Management:
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of associates and contractors within assigned region.
• Manage associate performance through workload balance and coaching by providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Operational Oversight:
• Oversee the execution and monitoring of clinical trials within the assigned region.
• Ensure that all clinical research activities are conducted in compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supports recruitment strategies in place to meet patient enrollment targets for their region.
• Provides oversight and supports site initiation, patient recruitment, data collection, and site close-out activities.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct observational site visits to ensure data integrity and compliance with study protocols.
• Address and resolve any issues or deviations promptly.
• Oversee activities related to internal and external audits/inspections in their region including preparation, defining CAPAs, and ensuring all CAPA targets are met.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including trial management operations, clinical quality assurance, data operations, and regulatory affairs.
• Participate in clinical trial meetings and provide updates on site activities, as needed.
• Resource Management:
• Collaborate with other Regional Managers to balance workload.
• Ensure efficient allocation of CRAs to clinical sites based on study needs and priorities.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and quality of clinical trials.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in clinical research methodologies.
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL 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
• Work hours: 40
• Travel: 20-25%
• Relocation: no
• Sponsorship Assistance: no
  
  

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings 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 and much more.
  
  

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