Aspex Ms&T Product Steward

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 MS&T PRODUCT STEWARD, supporting our MANUFACTURING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYTEAM , you will be trusted with owning the process knowledge of the products assigned throughout the commercial lifecycle, maintaining oversight on process capability, through data trending and statistical analysis of critical parameters, ensuring processes are robust, in continued state of validation and continuously improving and in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and applicable guidelines and normatives at the ASPEX FORT WORTH MANUFACTURING FACILITY in FORT WORTH, TEXAS, US.
In this role, a typical day will include:

• Process/Product Oversight and Knowledge: Maintain the oversight of the process of the product(s) assigned "door to door" at the site.
• Maintain the knowledge and the history of the product(s) process throughout the entire commercial lifecycle, from inception to date.
• Primary contact with R&D as the plant Sustaining Scientist.
• Oversee implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure that products and services meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Monitor processes, identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective actions, including deployment of available resources.
• Monitor, analyze and recommend/implement improvements to better utilize labor, raw materials and equipment.
• Manage significant projects.
• Determine and communicate priorities and schedules between potentially conflicting areas.
• Monitor, analyze, and control variables.
• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art equipment and processes; recommend and implement changes, as applicable.
• Prepare analyses and provide input to Site Management for use in strategy setting.
• Critically review operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, aseptic techniques, product quality and/or productivity.
• Track, evaluate and report on key indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigations/Improvement on Product: Initiate and support investigations and improvement projects involving cross functional teams based on data analysis.
• Actively participate and represent assigned products to the relevant governance where improvements on weak point products are planned, prioritized and monitored.
• Provide oversight and support of the Continued Process Verification (CPV) program.
• Change Control: Participate and/or lead (case by case) the change control of assigned products and related processes.
• APQR: Review the PQR data and provide the correct level of discussion on it.
• Training: Own the Training Curriculum for assigned Job Profile and provide training and support to new associates joining related functions.
• Audit Support: Maintain assigned documentation and work area in inspection readiness level and provide necessary support in any internal or external audit.
• Provide a safe working environment that complies with applicable standards, and that associates are working safely.
• Continuously monitor work areas; identify, resolve, and report safety hazards.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (with high school diploma +13 yrs; with Assoc. degree +9 yrs))
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience with Bachelor's Degree
• Or 2 Years of Relevant Experience with Master's Degree
• Or 0 Years of Relevant Experience with PhD
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or equivalent scientific or engineering degree
• 6 or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven process understanding of Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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