Manager, Quality Assurance

Alcon

Saudi Arabia
Not specified (assumed to be office-based given the role's nature).
Iso 13485 compliance
Gdp compliance
Eu-mdr compliance
Alcon is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance in Saudi Arabia to build and lead the Quality function for their medical devices and pharmaceuticals division. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a strong Quality Culture and managing cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • You will be trusted to build and lead the Quality function from the ground up, ensuring full compliance with global and local regulatory requirements while supporting one of the fastest‑growing markets in the Middle East.
  • A typical day in this role will include collaborating with cross‑functional teams and leadership to embed a strong Quality Culture and ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GDP, EU‑MDR (where applicable), and Saudi regulatory requirements.
  • Opportunity to build an affiliate and Quality function from scratch, shaping processes, systems, and team structure.

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Alcon is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance in Saudi Arabia to build and lead the Quality function for their medical devices and pharmaceuticals division. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a strong Quality Culture and managing cross-functional teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ISO 13485 compliance
  • GDP compliance
  • EU-MDR compliance
  • Saudi regulatory requirements
  • Vigilance and technovigilance activities
  • Batch documentation review
  • Product release oversight
  • Supplier qualification
  • Management of non-conformances and CAPAs

Nice-to-have

  • Strong Quality Culture
  • Operational excellence
  • Digital systems proficiency
  • SAP experience
  • Fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Scientific or Engineering
  • At least 5 years of Quality experience
  • Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820
  • Experience with vigilance/technovigilance processes
  • Fluency in English
  • People management experience

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