Sr Associate, Quality Assurance

About the role

As a Senior Associate in Quality Assurance at Alcon in Riyadh, you will support the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with global and local regulations while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Drive awareness and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the business.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, EU‑MDR and local regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve quality documentation, QA agreements, product returns and Annual Product Quality Reviews.
• Support product handling, storage, distribution and release activities in line with regulatory and quality standards.
• Conduct non‑conformance investigations, root‑cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Participate in supplier audits, self‑inspections and qualification activities.
• Coordinate post‑market surveillance and vigilance communications with the SFDA.
• Monitor complaint trends, identify safety signals and coordinate investigations.
• Support KPI monitoring, management review, change control and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, EU‑MDR and local regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting non‑conformance investigations, CAPA and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams, external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Required skills