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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for day-to-day case management of quality technical and adverse event complaint records, including intake, follow up, triage, system entry- and final response, involving Alcon devices, pharmaceutical products and OTC products. Complaints handling accountabilities reflect activities required to comply with local and international regulations, guidelines and applicable directives

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance of the regional/country complaint handling process for all Alcon products, including intake, follow up and triage for reports of quality/technical complaints and Adverse Events in compliance with local and international regulations, guidelines and applicable directives.
Receive initial complaint from any source (ECPs, patients, internal Alcon personnel) and assure all information/data is accurately captured at point of contact
Maintain an understanding of information or date required to be collected of technical and AE complaints to assure compliance with regulations and directives
Manage technical and adverse event complaint records for assigned areas using designated safety systems
Review potential complaint data received via safety systems and other methods as required
Perform intake/follow up/data entry activities and attached corresponding source documents in a timely manner per requirements and directives.
Perform all necessary reconciliation activities including for all customer-oriented programs in accordance with procedures
Triage/address calls from all sources for quality technical complaints, Adverse Events, and assist into the request for refund, request for replacement product and requests for credit
Adheres to require metrics for all complaint intake responsibilities
Arrange for replacement, product return and shipping of samples to QA side for analysis
Closes files according to establish guidelines to meet required timelines
Maintain a working knowledge of company policies and procedures, departmental processes, and associated work instructions
Monitor the evolving local and international regulations, guidelines, and applicable directives, and inform regional/ global of the changes in a timely manner
Alcon products for assigned therapeutic areas and corresponding documentation (Product Insets, DFUs, Manuals, Promotional Materials)
Support, collaborate and ensure Country inspection readiness (internal and/or external). Support for and close out of audits, corrective plan, investigation, related to vigilance. Proactive identify compliance issues and compliance gaps, follow up and closure of observations in close cooperation with regional and global.
Responsible country(ies): APAC and GEM

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Quality and timely reporting of KPI and customer response
Complaint and/or AE intake reporting compliance
No critical findings in audits or inspections
Customer feedback and satisfaction

Associate is authorized:

To manage any follow up with the complainant, and to update into the GPCMS
To prepare the final response according to the Quality Summary (prepared by Alcon's global device vigilance colleague) and forward the notification to the Healthcare Professional
To arrange the return of any product compliant sample to the manufacturer for investigation
To manage and work within Alcon representative into any customer and/or product responses, and feedback within agreeable timeline
To conduct reconciliation with Alcon representative and report out within agreeable timeline

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Tertiary qualification in optometry/ pharmacy/ ophthalmology/ medicine/ pharmacology/ biomedical science/ biomedical engineering/ chemistry/ biology/ nursing or other healthcare discipline

Languages:

Fluent in English and Mandarin
Additional language proficiency will be an advantage.

Key Competencies/Behaviours:

Technically Competent.
Results Driven
Customer / Quality Focus
Empowerment / Accountability
Mutual Respect / Trust / Loyalty

Experience:

1- 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical device industries
Proven ability in implementing quality and documentation systems.
Record of accomplishment of tracking complaints
Effective communicator

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
Continuous learning and development opportunities

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