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Central Monitor Assistant

Fortrea
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
8 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company: Fortrea
Fortrea Official Website
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 262504


1. Role Overview

The Central Monitor Assistant supports centralized clinical trial operations through study system management, data review, documentation coordination, and operational support activities.

The role acts as a key operational support function for clinical study teams, ensuring accurate study tracking, compliance, investigator payment coordination, and maintenance of clinical trial systems and documentation.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Clinical Systems & Database Management

  • Manage access to clinical systems and study platforms

  • Maintain and support systems such as:

    • CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)

    • IWRS (Interactive Web Response System)

    • EDC (Electronic Data Capture)

  • Support study setup activities for newly awarded projects

  • Ensure CTMS compliance and data accuracy


B. Data Review & Monitoring Support

  • Assist with centralized data review activities

  • Follow up with CRAs on unresolved issues and action items

  • Support generation and tracking of study-specific reports

  • Assist Lead monitors with study data review tasks


C. eTMF & Documentation Management

  • Support eTMF maintenance and document tracking

  • Assist with:

    • Document collection

    • Review and processing

    • Template management

    • Filing activities

  • Ensure documentation compliance throughout study lifecycle


D. Investigator Payment Processing

  • Review EDC and contract information for payment readiness

  • Coordinate invoice generation and payment processing

  • Perform invoice QC and reconciliation activities

  • Process out-of-pocket and pass-through expenses

  • Coordinate approvals with CTLs and Project Managers


E. Study Support & Site Start-Up Assistance

  • Support startup teams with site initiation activities

  • Assist in preparation of investigator submission packages

  • Create and manage iSite Packs

  • Manage project communication and follow-up activities


F. Quality, Compliance & Reporting

  • Follow SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards

  • Complete mandatory training requirements on time

  • Track and report operational metrics

  • Escalate issues and support resolution processes

  • Assist with implementation of revised processes and procedures


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • University/College degree (Life Sciences preferred)

  • OR certification in allied health professions:

    • Nursing

    • Medical technology

    • Laboratory technology


Experience

  • 2–3 years of experience in clinical research

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Clinical trial processes

    • Study coordination workflows


Technical Knowledge

  • CTMS, EDC, IWRS systems

  • eTMF management

  • Clinical operations documentation

  • Investigator payment workflows


4. Core Skills

Clinical Operations Skills

  • Centralized monitoring support

  • Study tracking and coordination

  • Clinical systems management

  • Data review and issue follow-up


Documentation & Compliance Skills

  • eTMF/document management

  • SOP adherence

  • Regulatory compliance awareness

  • Quality checks and audit readiness


Administrative & Operational Skills

  • Investigator payment coordination

  • Reporting and metrics tracking

  • Communication management

  • Process support and escalation handling


Behavioral Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Team collaboration

  • Organizational ability

  • Effective written and verbal communication

  • Consistent quality-focused work approach


5. Key Skill Areas

  • Clinical Trial Operations

  • CTMS / EDC / IWRS Systems

  • eTMF & Documentation Management

  • Central Monitoring Support

  • Investigator Payments & Site Coordination

  • Regulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP)


6. Organizational Context

This role operates within centralized clinical operations in a CRO environment, supporting global study teams by handling operational coordination, documentation management, and centralized monitoring support activities.

It serves as a strong entry-to-mid-level role for progression into:

  • Clinical Trial Associate (CTA)

  • In-house CRA

  • Clinical Data Coordinator

  • Central Monitor

  • Clinical Operations Specialist


7. Relative Career Level

Compared to the other roles you shared, this is:

  • More operational/support-focused than CRA II

  • Lower seniority than Clinical Sciences Trial Leader

  • A strong pathway into broader clinical operations and monitoring careers