Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 184,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Lifecycle Management to lead strategic initiatives ensuring regulatory compliance and lifecycle quality across R&D.

You will direct multiple teams, shape quality plans, support audits and inspections, and drive cross‑functional GXP excellence with 10+ years of relevant experience and 6+ years of leadership.

Relocation assistance is available and the role reports to the Quality Assurance leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in GCP/regulatory leadership.
• 6+ years of demonstrated leadership in quality programs.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple teams for successful implementation of departmental plans and achievement of business objectives
• Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and project approvals while fostering a culture of excellence and compliance
• Oversee multiple teams, implementing departmental plans
• Drive and promote cross functional quality culture and ensure implementation of quality management systems at every stage of process/operations
• Make key decisions impacting significant projects and initiatives
• Implement quality plans at every stage of the Clinical Trial process and ensure compliance with quality assurance regulations
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and all quality control aspects, reporting potential issues and leading the implementation of new regulations
• Lead performance management, drive talent development, ensure positive associate relations, enhance

Skills

Leadership

GCP Leadership

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Scientific discipline degree

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers.

About the Role

This role is part of Alcon's Quality & Regulatory Affairs function in Fort Worth, TX, 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.

Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Lifecycle Management (Management Path)

The Director, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Lifecycle Management (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading strategic initiatives to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices and regulations associated with product Lifecycle Management within the Research and Development Quality Assurance department.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple teams for successful implementation of departmental plans and achievement of business objectives
• Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and project approvals while fostering a culture of excellence and compliance
• Oversee multiple teams, implementing departmental plans
• Drive and promote cross functional quality culture and ensure implementation of quality management systems at every stage of process/operations
• Make key decisions impacting significant projects and initiatives
• Implement quality plans at every stage of the Clinical Trial process and ensure compliance with quality assurance regulations
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and all quality control aspects, reporting potential issues and leading the implementation of new regulations
• Lead performance management, drive talent development, ensure positive associate relations, enhance

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Required Experience

• Travel: 20%
• Work Location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX
• Relocation Assistance: Authorized
• Sponsorship Assistance: None

Preferred Skills / Qualifications Include

• Degree in a scientific discipline
• Experience in GXP / GCP leadership

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.

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!

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.

• Pay Range 183,600.00 - 237,600.00
• Pay Frequency Annual

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail]