Regulatory Affairs Strategy Sr. Associate (m/f/d) – Medical Devices

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WaveLight GmbH is a global leader in developing and producing innovative laser systems for use in eye surgery, as well as surgical planning and image guidance for cataract surgeries. Since 2009, WaveLight has been a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Alcon, enabling gentle and highly precise correction of vision impairment.

We are looking for a talented and strategic Regulatory Strategy Sr. Associate (m/f/d) to join our Global Regulatory Affairs Team in Erlangen. In this impactful role, you’ll support regulatory activities for the Wavelight portfolio, helping navigate global requirements for innovative medical technologies. You’ll contribute to regulatory submissions, ensure compliant promotional materials, assist with lifecycle updates, and collaborate across teams to keep products aligned with regulatory standards, playing a key part in bringing safe, high‑quality solutions to patients worldwide.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Contribute to regulatory strategy development by supporting activities that help obtain and maintain product approvals for the Wavelight portfolio, ensuring alignment with global and local requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions, including registrations, renewals, and updates, by collaborating with internal teams, manufacturing sites, regulatory agents, and health authorities.
• Review promotional materials and labeling to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and industry standards, while maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date technical documentation and dossiers.
• Support product lifecycle activities by assessing regulatory impacts of changes, assisting with regulatory pathways for modifications, and ensuring continuous compliance across the medical device portfolio.
• Facilitate cross‑functional and authority interactions by providing regulatory input, addressing country‑specific queries, and serving as a key point of communication to help ensure timely approvals.
• Maintain strict compliance with GxP and quality systems by following SOPs, keeping thorough documentation, completing required training, and contributing to audits, inspections, and ongoing process improvements.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field

• Fluency in English and German (both written and verbal)
• 5+ years of experience working with global medical device submissions (e.g., EU MDR technical Documentation, FDA 510(k)/PMAs, Health Canada Class II & III, ISO), with a strong motivation to continue expanding regulatory expertise
• This role is well suited for a Regulatory Affairs professional with hands‑on experience, who is ready to take on greater ownership of key market submissions and cross‑functional regulatory coordination
• Ability to work with technical documentation, regulatory submissions, and compliance‑related materials with strong attention to detail
• Solid communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and interact professionally with regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities to support multiple tasks, submissions, and deadlines in a structured environment
• Commitment to quality, including adherence to GxP, SOPs, accurate documentation practices, and continuous learning through required trainings

How you can thrive at Alcon:

• Play a key role in the entire product lifecycle, from innovation to market success
• Collaborate with a dedicated, high‑performing team in a dynamic, supportive workplace
• Join a global leader in medical technology, where your work contributes to life‑changing advancements in eye care

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