PDMA & Samples Analyst

Company: Alcon Research
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed to make a lasting impact for patients and customers around the world. At Alcon, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, supported in your growth, and empowered to see your career like never before. We foster an inclusive culture and are seeking diverse, talented individuals to join our team. As a Senior Associate, PDMA & Sample Compliance Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting compliance activities related to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) and pharmaceutical sample management within our commercial operations. This onsite position is based at our Fort Worth, Texas Main Campus and partners closely with cross?functional stakeholders to ensure sample distribution, documentation, reconciliation, and monitoring activities are executed in full alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. In this role, you will apply professional judgment to identify and assess compliance risks, support audits and investigations, and help promote consistent, compliant sample management practices across the organization. You’ll contribute to a strong culture of integrity and accountability, ensuring Alcon continues to operate with the highest standards while supporting the needs of our customers and the patients they serve. In this role, a typical day will include: Support PDMA and sample management compliance activities, including tracking, reconciliation, and documentation of pharmaceutical samples. Perform routine monitoring and review of sample transactions to assess compliance with PDMA requirements and internal standards. Support oversight of sample distribution processes, including alignment with approved systems, forms, and record?keeping requirements. Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and external inspections related to sample management and PDMA compliance. Identify potential compliance gaps, trends, or deviations and support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) development. Partner with Commercial, Sales Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Quality teams to reinforce compliant sample handling practices. Contribute to training, communications, and continuous improvement initiatives related to PDMA and sample compliance. Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with data integrity and record?retention requirements. Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs.; Assoc.6 yrs.; M.S.) The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English Relocation Assistance: Not Available Sponsorship Available: Not Available Preferred requirements: Typically 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical compliance, commercial operations, quality, or a regulated environment. Experience supporting PDMA, sample management, audits, or monitoring programs preferred. Working knowledge of PDMA, pharmaceutical sample management, and commercial compliance requirements. Understanding of regulations and ethical standards governing interactions with healthcare professionals. Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and identify compliance risks or trends. Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross?functional collaboration. Ability to work independently on defined activities and escalate complex or high?risk issues appropriately. How to Thrive at Alcon: Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets. Build positive working relationships to achieve positive goals and business objectives. Balance experiencing new environments and working autonomously in a remote sales environment. Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and much more! Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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