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Central Monitor Senior Associate

Amgen
4+ years
INR 12 LPA – 18 LPA
Hyderabad
1 June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Central Monitor Senior Associate

Company: Amgen
Location: Hyderabad, India
Department: Clinical Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Site

JOB OVERVIEW

The Central Monitor Senior Associate is responsible for performing proactive, data-driven centralized monitoring across global clinical trials to identify risks that may impact patient safety, data quality, protocol compliance, and overall study performance. The role focuses on risk-based quality management (RBQM), centralized risk surveillance, signal detection, data trend analysis, stakeholder collaboration, inspection-ready documentation, and continuous quality improvement to support successful clinical trial execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Centralized Risk Monitoring

  • Perform proactive centralized monitoring across assigned clinical studies.

  • Conduct data-driven risk surveillance using centralized monitoring tools.

  • Monitor site performance and study-level quality metrics.

  • Identify trends, anomalies, and emerging clinical risks.

  • Support continuous monitoring throughout the study lifecycle.

Signal Detection & Risk Assessment

  • Perform independent signal detection and risk prioritization.

  • Analyze statistical and operational study data.

  • Identify potential patient safety and protocol compliance issues.

  • Escalate high-impact risks to study leadership.

  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)

  • Support implementation of RBQM strategies.

  • Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).

  • Support Site Risk Assessments (SRAs).

  • Monitor Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs).

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of risk monitoring strategies.

Clinical Data Analysis

  • Analyze clinical trial datasets and operational metrics.

  • Perform study-level and site-level trend analysis.

  • Review data from multiple sources to identify quality concerns.

  • Support data-driven decision making.

  • Track resolution of identified issues through closure.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare inspection-ready centralized monitoring documentation.

  • Document risk assessments and signal detection activities.

  • Maintain monitoring records according to regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).

  • Work closely with Clinical Study Teams and functional partners.

  • Support timely issue resolution across study teams.

  • Participate in risk review discussions.

  • Maintain effective communication with global stakeholders.

Quality Improvement & Mentoring

  • Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

  • Share best practices with study teams.

  • Mentor and coach junior Central Monitors.

  • Review monitoring deliverables and provide feedback.

  • Contribute to capability building across the organization.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Biotechnology

  • Medicine

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Clinical Research

  • Or a related healthcare discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in:

    • Centralized Monitoring

    • Clinical Trial Monitoring

    • Clinical Development

    • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)

    • Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)

Preferred

  • 4–8 years of experience in clinical research or life sciences.

  • Experience working on global clinical trials.

  • Experience analyzing large clinical trial datasets.

  • Experience with centralized monitoring tools and methodologies.

  • Experience mentoring junior clinical monitoring professionals.

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance.