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Sr. Associate I, Medical Literature Analyst

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.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: Sr. Associate I, Medical Literature Analyst
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Medical Literature / Pharmacovigilance Support / Regulatory Support
Requisition ID: R-2025-42064
Application Deadline: 13 October 2025


About Alcon

Alcon is a global eye care company dedicated to enhancing vision and improving patient outcomes. With over 25,000 associates, Alcon fosters innovation, inclusivity, and career growth, enabling employees to impact global eye health through advanced research, technology, and clinical support.


Job Overview

The Sr. Associate I, Medical Literature Analyst is responsible for conducting literature searches, analyzing and summarizing medical information, and supporting regulatory and clinical decision-making. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.

This position falls under Alcon’s Research & Development function and contributes to clinical research, safety assessments, and literature-based insights.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine and on-demand literature searches for the Alcon Knowledge Center.

  • Develop and execute targeted literature search strategies based on clinical protocols, product names, and other relevant criteria.

  • Support preparation of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), State of the Art (SotA) reviews, and Safety and Performance assessments.

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

  • Provide literature support for Medical Safety, Complaint Intake, Medical Information, and HEOR teams.

  • Perform summarization and analysis to identify new complaints or risks and update relevant systems.

  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate compliance guidelines.

  • Maintain strong understanding of data requirements for technical and adverse event (AE) complaints.

  • Collaborate effectively across global time zones to support international operations.

  • Review data entry and follow-up documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

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

  • Identify and escalate potential safety issues, emerging trends, or areas of concern to management.

  • Provide support for reconciliation activities and audits as needed.


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field.

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

  • Experience communicating with US-based customers.

  • Excellent listening, 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.

  • Knowledge of medical device safety, vigilance, and pre-/post-marketing safety practices.

  • Basic proficiency in MS Office.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Work Environment & Culture

  • Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

  • Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.