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Centralised Clinical Team Lead

Fortrea
10+ years
INR 18-28 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Trial Oversight & Project Management

  • Manage complex clinical projects under the direction of Project Managers and Directors.

  • Ensure clinical monitoring activities are conducted according to:

    • Fortrea SOPs

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

  • Monitor study progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.

  • Support delivery of study milestones and project objectives.


2. Trip Report Review & Quality Oversight

  • Lead and oversee Trip Report review activities.

  • Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of monitoring visit reports.

  • Implement best practices for Trip Report review across projects.

  • Perform quality checks and provide feedback to monitoring teams.

  • Support creation and maintenance of:

    • Trip Report Templates

    • Review Guidelines

    • Quality Standards


3. Clinical Operations Leadership

  • Act as a liaison between:

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs)

    • Project Managers (PMs)

  • Ensure timely resolution of operational issues.

  • Provide oversight of study conduct and operational execution.

  • Serve as the primary communication point for Global CTLs and PMs.


4. Risk Management & Issue Escalation

  • Proactively identify:

    • Study Risks

    • Protocol Deviations

    • Compliance Issues

    • Patient Safety Concerns

  • Follow escalation pathways and corrective action processes.

  • Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of identified risks and issues.

  • Communicate critical concerns to study leadership.


5. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Identify opportunities to improve study processes and workflows.

  • Lead implementation of revised procedures and process enhancements.

  • Collaborate with project teams to drive operational efficiency.

  • Support departmental initiatives and continuous improvement programs.


6. Training, Mentoring & Team Development

  • Mentor and train new Clinical Trial Leads (CCTLs).

  • Conduct quality reviews of trainee work.

  • Develop and review:

    • Training Materials

    • Learning Plans

    • Process Documentation

  • Ensure training resources remain updated with procedural changes.

  • Support CRA and CTL development activities.


7. Documentation & Compliance Management

  • Support:

    • eTMF Reconciliation

    • Document Review Activities

    • Protocol Deviation Trending

    • Monitoring Documentation Review

  • Ensure study documentation remains inspection and audit ready.

  • Maintain compliance with applicable SOPs and Work Instructions.


8. Study Start-Up & Site Support

  • Support:

    • Clinical Quality Control (CQC) Visits

    • Site Initiation Activities

    • PSV/SIV Slide Deck Creation

  • Assist study teams with site-level operational requirements.

  • Ensure site monitoring activities are completed according to study plans.


9. Stakeholder Management

  • Communicate effectively with:

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Project Management Teams

    • Global Study Teams

    • Monitoring Teams

    • Sponsors

  • Escalate emerging trends and operational concerns.

  • Influence stakeholders to drive study success.


10. Subject Matter Expertise

  • Act as a Clinical Operations SME.

  • Lead departmental initiatives and strategic projects.

  • Provide guidance on industry best practices and emerging trends.

  • Represent the department during audits and inspections.


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Clinical Trial Management

  • Clinical Monitoring Oversight

  • Trip Report Review

  • Protocol Deviation Management

  • eTMF Management

  • Risk-Based Monitoring

  • Quality Management

  • Inspection Readiness

  • Clinical Quality Control (CQC)

  • Site Management

  • ICH-GCP Compliance


Leadership Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Mentoring & Coaching

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Decision Making

  • Change Management


Soft Skills

  • Communication Skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Negotiation & Influencing Skills

  • Problem Solving

  • Organization & Prioritization

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration


Educational Qualification

Minimum

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing

    • Medical Laboratory Technology

    • Allied Health Sciences

Alternative

  • Equivalent relevant clinical research experience may be considered.


Potential Job Titles

  • Clinical Trial Lead II (CCTL-II)

  • Senior Clinical Trial Lead

  • Clinical Operations Lead

  • Clinical Quality Lead

  • Senior Clinical Operations Manager

  • Monitoring Oversight Lead

  • Clinical Delivery Lead

  • Regional Clinical Operations Lead