Principal I Clinical Site Manager

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 Principal I, Clinical Site Manager supporting the U.S. Clinical Development Team , in Remote TX, AL, AR, LA, MS, OK a typical day will include :

Key Responsibilities :

Site Oversight and Relationship Management

Serve as the primary liaison between Alcon and assigned clinical sites.

Build and maintain strong relationships with site staff, investigators, and key stakeholders.

Facilitate effective communication and address site-specific concerns or challenges promptly.

Actively engages with the Clinical Operations Lead (COL) and other Clinical Trial Team members to identify and resolve site quality or study execution issues.

Clinical Trial Management

Support site evaluation, and oversee site activation / initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities.

Ensure clinical trial protocols, study-specific procedures, and GCP standards are adhered to at all times.

Conduct site visits (both remote and on-site) to monitor study progress, identify issues, and ensure timely data collection in accordance with the study-specific monitoring plan and relevant SOPs / Job Aids.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

Ensure sites comply with regulatory requirements, including IRB / IEC submissions and approvals.

Assist in resolving compliance issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Training and Support

Provide ongoing training and guidance to site staff regarding protocol requirements, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and other study tools.

Support sites in resolving operational challenges, such as patient recruitment and retention strategies.

Onboarding / Mentoring new hires for the department including co-monitoring visits

Improving departmental efficiencies by leading / participating on Process Improvement Teams

Data Integrity and Quality

Review and monitor source documents and case report forms to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Work with the data management team to resolve queries and discrepancies in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON :

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc. 9 yrs; M.S. 2 yrs; PhD 0 yrs)

The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

5 Years of Relevant Experience

Work hours : 40 hrs

Travel : 50-75%

Relocation : No

Sponsorship Assistance : No

Preferred Experience :

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain site relationships.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple sites and studies simultaneously.

Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues proactively.

Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS), eTMF, EDC platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time during site visits and monitoring activities.

Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., clinical materials, equipment).

Prolonged periods of working on a computer and reviewing electronic and paper documents.

Ability to travel frequently via car, train, or air, which may include overnight and weekend travel.

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.