Director,RegulatoryAffairsStrategy

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a **Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy (Management Path)** supporting Alcon’s **Quality & Regulatory Affairs** organization, this **onsite role based at our Lake Forest, California main campus** is responsible for developing and executing regulatory strategies to obtain and maintain product approvals across Alcon’s franchise portfolios. This position plays a critical role in ensuring products and processes meet global, regional, and local regulatory requirements. Primary responsibilities include providing strategic regulatory leadership across the product lifecycle, preparing and overseeing high‑quality regulatory submissions, and serving as the primary liaison with global health authorities to support timely product approvals. Additional responsibilities include leading and developing regulatory teams, collaborating cross‑functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial partners, and driving lifecycle management strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and business continuity. The Director will be responsible for the Consoles sub-team within the Consoles, Consumables & Accessories, and Digital Health (CCD) organization of the Instrumentation GRA franchise. This role is part of Alcon’s Quality & Regulatory Affairs function, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. All associates are required to adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, completing re