Sr. Associate, Clinical Data Management & Operations

Summary of Position:

This role is part of Alcon’s Research & Development organization - a team that innovates boldly to deliver products and services that revolutionize eye care, advance patient outcomes, and help people see brilliantly.

The Sr. Associate, Clinical Data Management & Operations provides scientific, operational, and analytical support for clinical research activities. The role is responsible for supporting the planning, conduct and analysis of research agreements, clinical studies for new product development and/or post market studies.  This position partners closely with internally with cross‑functional stakeholders and externally with sites to ensure compliant, high‑quality, and on‑time delivery of medical evidence generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in processing, review, and organization of clinical data and records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely availability for analysis and reporting.
• Assist in oversight and reporting of clinical studies including review of clinical research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and study reports to ensure data integrity, scientific rigor, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing case report form (CRF) templates and study-specific data capture tools.
• Perform data entry and source‑to‑CRF verification; execute routine and ad‑hoc data quality checks.
• Review and critically analyze scientific data from clinical studies as well as from published literature. 
• Support/contribute to impactful peer‑reviewed publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Compile competitive intelligence (CI) from optometry, ophthalmology and vision science conferences, scientific literature, ophthalmology journals, and internal CI sources.
• Prepare narrative summaries, literature reviews, and scientific slide decks on topics of interest.
• Coordinate with investigators on study agreement preparation, CTRI registrations, IRB submissions, clinical study equipment training.
• Monitor study progress, compliance, and manage payment milestones.
• Lead ancillary supplies logistics including assistance in import of ancillary supplies, domestic transportation & storage support.
• Adhere to all GxP requirements by following SOPs, maintaining complete documentation, performing quality-controlled work, and completing all required training.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience in clinical research in Ophthalmology/Optometry or Masters or PhD in Vision Science or related field.
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Master’s degree in Optometry, Ophthalmology or Vision Science.
• 2+ years experience in contributing to clinical study documentation and operational support.
• 2+ years experience in planning, conducting, and reporting clinical research in optometry, ophthalmology, or vision science.
• Background in intraocular lenses, physiological optics, binocular vision/accommodation, or related subspecialties is desired.
• Working knowledge of clinical research regulations including GCP and relevant ISO standards.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific documentation practices; advanced PowerPoint skills (animations, interactive dashboards) are an advantage.
• Strong capability in data handling, data management, and data visualization (2D/3D plots, tables, graphical summaries).
• Understanding of CRF design, source data verification, data quality checks, and basic biostatistics.
• Knowledge of the medical device development lifecycle, from feasibility through post‑market surveillance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize literature into concise scientific narratives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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