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Manager I, Medical Literature Review

3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/ B.Pharma/ M.Pharma/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Manager I, Medical Literature Review

📍 Location: Bangalore, India
🕒 Job Type: Full-time
📅 Posted: Yesterday
⏳ Application Deadline: October 13, 2025
🔢 Job Requisition ID: R-2025-42062


Company Overview

At Alcon, we are passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With over 25,000 associates globally, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture that values your contributions and provides opportunities for career growth. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers.


Role Overview

This role is part of Alcon’s Research & Development function. The Manager I will lead the Medical Literature Analyst team, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficient stakeholder management while overseeing routine and on-demand literature search activities that support clinical and regulatory functions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Medical Literature Analyst team:

    • Provide direction, prioritize activities, and support professional development.

    • Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

  • Develop and execute targeted literature search strategies based on clinical protocols, product names, and relevant criteria to support:

    • Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs)

    • State of the Art (SotA) reviews

    • Safety and Performance assessments

  • Conduct annual queries for clinical and non-clinical reports in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.

  • Provide literature support for Medical Safety, Complaint Intake, Medical Information, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR).

  • Summarize publications to identify new complaints or risks, updating relevant systems accordingly.

  • Liaise with vendors and publishers to resolve technical issues and communicate service-impacting changes organization-wide.

  • Manage acquisition and analysis of usage data to guide journal selection and subscription decisions.

  • Retrieve full-text articles to ensure uninterrupted access for requested literature.

  • Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance end-user proficiency with knowledge center tools and resources.

  • Provide usage reporting to the Copyright Clearance Center to ensure licensing compliance.

  • Respond promptly to inquiries via the Ask AKC mailbox, supporting internal stakeholders.

  • Execute process activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Maintain understanding of data requirements for technical and adverse event complaints ensuring compliance.

  • Collaborate across global time zones to support international operations.

  • Review data entry and documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

  • Stay updated with company policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of ophthalmic terminology, eye anatomy, diseases, and procedures.

  • Proactively identify and escalate potential safety issues, trends, or concerns to management.

  • Support reconciliation activities and audits as required.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field

Experience:

  • 3-5 years relevant work experience in device/drug safety, compliance, quality assurance, or data analytics

  • Proven experience managing direct reports

  • Experience communicating with US-based customers

  • Experience in Medical Device / Pharma Complaint Handling, Device Vigilance, or Pharmacovigilance

Skills:

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior leadership

  • Excellent listening, communication, decision-making, troubleshooting, and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail

  • Knowledge of national and international medical device regulations and guidelines

  • Understanding of medical device safety and vigilance in pre- and post-marketing contexts

  • Basic proficiency in MS Office

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Additional Information

  • Current Alcon Employees/Contingent Workers: Please apply via the internal career site using the appropriate links provided.

  • Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices.