Sr. Principal, Clinical Development Project Lead – Medical Device

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. Principal, Clinical Development Project Lead, you will be trusted to lead and manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials for medical devices and related products, ensuring efficient execution and timely reporting. You will lead a global Clinical Trial Team, manage trial budgets, oversee vendors, and ensure data quality. Your expertise in eye and optics research, clinical trial design, and project management will drive innovation and problem-solving.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Leading the design, execution, and oversight of complex clinical trials, ensuring scientific rigor, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across global studies
• Serving as the primary clinical subject matter expert, driving the strategic direction of clinical development programs and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Authoring and reviewing robust clinical protocols, study reports, and regulatory documents, ensuring high-quality data collection, statistical integrity, and timely reporting of results
• Managing multidisciplinary Clinical Trial Teams, overseeing trial planning, feasibility assessments, site selection, and operational execution to ensure consistency and efficiency across studies
• Developing budgets, tracking finances, selecting vendors, and managing risks to ensure trials are executed within scope, timeline, and budget constraints
• Collaborating cross-functionally with regulatory, medical, statistical, and operational teams to optimize trial design and ensure seamless execution
• Leading issue resolution, proactively identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining data integrity and patient safety
• Engaging with Health Authorities and Institutional Review Boards to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulations
• Driving continuous improvement by implementing best practices, harmonizing trial processes, and leveraging insights to enhance future clinical strategies
• Supporting Global Medical Affairs in strategic development, long-term planning, and regional execution to align clinical evidence with product claims and lifecycle management
• Mentoring junior team members, fostering expertise in clinical trial methodologies and regulatory landscapes.
• Contributing to the product Coreteam and collaborating with cross-functional teams to offer expert guidance on study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical data interpretation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations
• Acting as a subject matter expert in clinical research, identifying trends, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scientific integrity
• Supporting decision-making processes by delivering high-quality clinical evidence that drives product development and regulatory approvals in a complex, global research environment
• Engaging in external thought leadership, contributing to industry best practices, regulatory discussions, and scientific publications

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
• Prior experience within the Optometry/ Ophthalmology/ Vision Science/ Eye Care industry strongly preferred

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Pay Range

$146,250.00 - $243,750.00

  

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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.