Sr. Associate, Validation

Summary of Position:

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. Are you ready to join us?

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. Associate, Validation (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for supporting and completing validation and qualification activities for processes, equipment, systems, and facilities. You will prepare, review, and rectify validation protocols, provide technical support, and help manage department expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize validation outcomes

• Ensure equipment, systems, and processes operate effectively and comply with regulations

• Conduct risk assessments, design protocols, analyze data, and prepare validation and qualification reports

• Verify that products and processes meet predefined criteria

• Support validation activities for aseptic process management

• Review and approve change control documentation

• Provide audit support and develop protocols for product transfers and launches

• Make decisions within the scope of assigned tasks, requiring advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills

• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate documentation

• Ensure rigorous quality control, complete all required training, and contribute to overall compliance

• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirementsAll associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of total experience with bachelor's degree.
• Writing validation documentation that include installation, operation & performance qualification.
• Reviewing statistical data and technical reports.
• Conducting gap assessment & generating test scripts.
• Reviewing changes & documenting validation plans and activities.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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