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Description  Clinical Site Manager (CRA) - Nursing - Healthcare – Ophthalmology  At Alcon Laboratories, we challenge ourselves to meet the company’s mission every day – to enhance, preserve and restore vision worldwide.  Alcon employees, around the globe, go a step beyond that mission and dedicate themselves to making Alcon the largest, most respected and trusted eye care company in the world.Position:Alcon Laboratories is currently hiring Clinical Research Associate' s to serve as Clinical Site Manager’s for our Houston/TX, Austin/TX and San Antonio/TX territories.  The Clinical Site Manager (CSM) will help plan, direct, and coordinate ophthalmology clinical research projects. The CSM will also direct the activities of workers clinical sites engaged in ophthalmology clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives.Responsibilities:Maintain knowledge of therapeutic areas through familiarity with clinical and scientific literature and participation in professional activities Case Report Form (CRF) review according to CRF completion guidelines and protocol specific instructions Ensures compliance to GCP/ICH Guidelines, applicable regulations and Alcon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Resolve CRF data queries with the investigative site Communicates on a professional level with the study team and investigational staff.  Does not hesitate to identify issues and present possible solutions  Meets with the investigator (principal and sub investigators) to discuss study progress and any issues or problems Maintain knowledge of the protocol, including all protocol specific requirements Conducts evaluation, initiation, routine monitoring and close out visits Conducts site training on protocol specific requirements Documents findings appropriately and timely in monitoring reports and follow up reports Performs source document verification to ensure data integrity Facilitates discrepancy management Monitors adherence to randomization schedule and procedures Reconciles investigational product Returns the investigational product appropriately Facilitates serious adverse event reporting and follow-up Requirements:Professional experience in the field of Ophthalmology Bachelors Degree with 3-6 Years of related experience, Combination of related experience and Field Clinical Monitoring/Research preferred -OR-Licensed Registered Nurse with 6-9 Years of related experience Combination of related experience and Field Clinical Monitoring/Research preferred Professional Skills and Qualifications:Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements Strong communication, professionalism and leadership skills Proven track record and commitment to professional career Strong problem solving skills and team oriented individuals While many Alcon employees view the nature of the company's work as a reward in and of itself, Alcon also provides competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive package of benefits, programs and services.  The Clinical Site Manager will be offered a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including: Company Car, Mileage Reimbursement, Home Office Equipment, Cell Phone Allowance, up to 5% dollar for dollar 401(K) Match  and 7% company contribution the Alcon Retirement Plan.  Ask any of our over 15,500 employees worldwide "What does Alcon mean to you?" and you'll often hear the word opportunity.  Alcon offers employees the opportunity to advance the state of eye care with world-class products and the chance to enjoy a variety of professional and personal rewards. Our employees are offered the opportunity to make a difference - for themselves, their families, and for the world in which we all live. Key Words:registered nurse, RN, nurse, nursing, site manager , nursing , healthcare  , ophthalmology , eye   care   company  clinical   site   manager , site   manager, ophthalmology , clinical   research associate, clinical research project , clinical   object , therapeutic , standard   operating   procedure , sop , crf , data   query , investigative   site , training   on protocol   specification   requirement, CRA, CSM,