Global eye care leader Alcon is hiring for the position of Sr. Associate I, Medical Literature Analyst in Bangalore. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in medical device vigilance, pharmacovigilance, complaint handling, and literature review within pharma or medical device domains.
If you are looking to grow your career in clinical research, medical literature analysis, device safety, and regulatory compliance, this full-time opportunity offers exposure to global operations and regulatory frameworks.
Job Overview
- Position: Sr. Associate I, Medical Literature Analyst
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Department: Research & Development (Clinical Research – Non-MD)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Application Deadline: 23 February 2026
This role plays a critical function in supporting Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), Safety & Performance assessments, and Medical Device Vigilance activities through structured literature searches and adverse event analysis.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Literature Analyst will:
- Develop and execute targeted literature search strategies for clinical protocols and product evaluation.
- Support Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), State of the Art (SotA) reviews, and Safety & Performance documentation.
- Conduct annual clinical and non-clinical literature queries in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
- Provide medical literature support for Medical Safety, Complaint Intake, and HEOR teams.
- Perform adverse event (AE) summarization and complaint trend analysis.
- Identify new safety signals and escalate emerging risks.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, global medical device regulations, and vigilance guidelines.
- Review complaint documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Support reconciliation processes and regulatory audits.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and eye care procedures.
This position demands strong expertise in medical device safety, post-marketing surveillance, and literature monitoring.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Healthcare field
Required Experience
- Experience in:
- Medical Device Complaint Handling
- Device Vigilance
- Pharmacovigilance
- Medical Literature Monitoring
- Exposure to US-based customer communication preferred
- Knowledge of national and international medical device regulations
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and literature review capabilities
- Knowledge of medical device vigilance (pre- and post-marketing)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail
Salary & Benefits
- Estimated Salary Range: ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 per annum (based on industry benchmarks for Medical Literature Analyst roles in Bangalore)
- Global exposure in ophthalmic medical device research
- Career growth within a multinational R&D function
- Inclusive and innovation-driven work environment
- Opportunity to collaborate across international regulatory teams
Why Consider This Medical Literature Analyst Role?
This opportunity at Alcon offers:
- Direct involvement in clinical research and device safety
- Exposure to regulatory submissions and CER documentation
- Hands-on experience in medical literature surveillance and safety signal detection
- Growth in the high-demand domain of medical device vigilance and regulatory science
Professionals aiming to build a long-term career in pharmacovigilance, medical device safety, regulatory affairs, or clinical evaluation should strongly consider applying.
How to Apply
