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Central Monitor

Novartis
Novartis
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in: Life Sciences Pharmacy Biotechnology Clinical Research Healthcare Business Operations Or related disciplines Skills: Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Negotiation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model

Central Monitor

Location: Hyderabad (Office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years in Clinical Research or Clinical Monitoring
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Clinical Research / Risk-Based Monitoring


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Central Monitor to support centralized clinical trial monitoring and risk surveillance activities within a global clinical operations environment. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring patient safety, data quality, and trial compliance through centralized monitoring strategies, data surveillance, and risk-based quality management processes.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in clinical trials, centralized monitoring, data analytics, risk-based monitoring (RBM), and clinical operations within pharmaceutical companies or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Centralized Monitoring & Data Surveillance

  • Execute centralized monitoring activities to support oversight of clinical trials.
  • Perform ongoing analysis of clinical trial data to identify:
    • Trends
    • Risk signals
    • Data inconsistencies
    • Atypical site patterns
  • Utilize centralized monitoring technologies and analytics platforms to assess study risks and data quality issues.
  • Collaborate with Data Analysts teams to review and investigate risk indicators identified through monitoring systems.

Risk Identification & Risk-Based Monitoring

  • Support implementation of:
    • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)
    • Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)
    • Integrated Quality Risk Management Plans (IQRMP)
  • Identify potential risks related to:
    • Sites
    • Patients
    • Data quality
    • Trial execution
  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for identified risks and findings.
  • Assist in root cause analysis and risk mitigation planning.

Clinical Trial Oversight & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:
    • Risk Surveillance Leads (RSL)
    • Clinical Trial Teams (CTT)
    • Study Leaders
    • Data Managers
    • Clinical Scientific Leaders
  • Participate in study meetings and provide data-driven recommendations to improve trial oversight and monitoring effectiveness.
  • Act as a key point of contact for centralized monitoring activities within assigned studies.

KRI & Monitoring Strategy Management

  • Support development and optimization of:
    • Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
    • Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs)
    • Trial Monitoring Plans
  • Ensure monitoring strategies address:
    • Standard study risks
    • Trial-specific risks
    • Patient safety concerns
    • Data integrity requirements

Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of:
    • Monitoring activities
    • Findings
    • Risk assessments
    • Escalation reports
  • Ensure adherence to:
    • SOPs
    • GCP/ICH Guidelines
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Internal quality standards
  • Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge-sharing and training activities within the Central Monitoring team.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in:
    • Life Sciences
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Clinical Research
    • Healthcare
    • Business Operations
    • Or related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in:
    • Clinical Research
    • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)
    • GCP/ICH Compliance
    • Clinical Data Management
    • Pharmacovigilance
  • Additional expertise in:
    • Clinical Data Analytics
    • Centralized Monitoring Technologies
    • Risk Management Frameworks