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Sr. Associate I, Research & Development Process & Product Design (T)

Alcon
Alcon
5-7 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Sr. Associate I – Research & Development, Process & Product Design 
Job Requisition ID: R-2026-44523
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

About Alcon:
Alcon is a global leader in eye care, committed to advancing medical devices and software solutions that enhance vision and improve patient outcomes worldwide. With a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous development, Alcon provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge medical technologies that transform eye care.

Position Overview:
The Sr. Associate I – R&D Process & Product Design plays a critical role in medical device and software development, applying Design Control and Risk Management principles to ensure regulatory compliance, product safety, and quality. This includes Software in a Medical Device (SiMD), Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), and non-clinical software applications supporting Alcon instruments and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain Design History Files (DHFs) and Risk Management Files (RMFs) to support regulatory submissions, global product launches, and audit readiness.

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on design control and risk management standards, including FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601, European MDD/MDR, MDCGs, and Alcon Quality System.

  • Plan, execute, and oversee design control deliverables in collaboration with project teams, including Design Plans, Design Inputs, Traceability Matrices, Verification and Validation Plans, and Design Review Reports.

  • Lead Design Phase Reviews, ensuring documentation clearly demonstrates compliance with design plans, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.

  • Champion systematic requirement management, maintaining traceability from design inputs to outputs, verification, validation, and risk management.

  • Drive risk management processes, including usability, hazard analysis, FMEA/FTA, benefit-risk evaluation, and residual risk disclosure, in coordination with technical and medical experts.

  • Coach cross-functional teams on effective application of design control, risk management, product security, and usability engineering best practices.

  • Continuously improve design control and risk management processes, ensuring alignment with global standards and regulatory expectations.

Required Experience & Skills:

  • 5–7 years of experience in medical device product development (electrical, mechanical, optical, software).

  • Hands-on experience with design control for medical devices (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR).

  • Proficient in risk management for medical devices (ISO 14971).

  • Experience with software development for medical devices (IEC 62304), including SiMD and SaMD.

  • Knowledge of medical electrical equipment safety (IEC 60601 series).

  • Familiarity with usability engineering (IEC 62366-1) and product security for medical devices.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Medical Device Risk Management / ISO 14971

  • Medical Device Design Control (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR)

  • Agile Development / Scrum Master

  • Six Sigma

Job Category: Research & Development / Product Design / Medical Device Engineering

Why Join Alcon:
Alcon offers a collaborative, innovative environment where associates contribute to developing next-generation medical technologies. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing opportunities to grow professionally while advancing global eye care solutions.

Application Instructions:

  • External candidates: Apply directly through this portal.

  • Internal candidates or contingent workers: Apply via Alcon’s internal career site using the appropriate link.