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Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
8-10 years
upto 18 LPA
Bengaluru, Chennai, India
10 April 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc., Lifesciences graduate Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

Location: Bangalore / Chennai, India (Office-Based or Home-Based)
Company: ICON plc
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: JR145001
Experience Required: 8–10 years (Not suitable for freshers)


About the Company

ICON plc is a globally recognized clinical research organization (CRO) delivering healthcare intelligence and innovative clinical development solutions. With a strong presence across global markets, ICON partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes.


Job Overview

The Centralized Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM) plays a strategic role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and compliance of clinical trial operations. This position focuses on centralized monitoring, medical review of site visit reports, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely issue resolution and adherence to global regulatory standards.

You will act as a critical link between Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), and Project Managers (PMs), ensuring clinical trial deliverables meet protocol, SOP, and sponsor expectations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review site visit reports in accordance with protocol requirements, ICON SOPs, and sponsor guidelines to ensure high-quality documentation

  • Identify errors, inconsistencies, and risks in clinical trial reports and ensure appropriate escalation

  • Track and follow up on action items, protocol deviations, and site-related issues for timely resolution

  • Act as an extension of the CTM team for centralized monitoring, report review, and approvals

  • Monitor patient safety signals and escalate potential safety concerns identified during report reviews

  • Ensure consistency and quality across multiple sites and visits, maintaining compliance with timelines and contractual deliverables

  • Oversee key clinical trial metrics such as monitoring visit reports (MVR), follow-up letters (FUL), and action item closure timelines

  • Utilize clinical trial systems including CTMS, OMR, and other sponsor/vendor platforms for tracking and reporting

  • Participate in project meetings, providing insights on quality improvements and operational efficiency

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Pharmacovigilance

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs

  • Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within clinical trial operations


Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare field (advanced degree preferred)

  • 8–10 years of clinical research experience, including at least 5 years in on-site monitoring

  • Strong expertise in clinical trial monitoring, centralized monitoring, and clinical data review

  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global clinical trial regulations

  • Proficiency in clinical trial systems and data management tools

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Willingness to travel as required


Why Join ICON plc

  • Opportunity to work on global, high-impact clinical trials

  • Exposure to advanced clinical trial technologies and centralized monitoring models

  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and performance

  • Strong career growth opportunities within a leading CRO


Compensation and Benefits

ICON offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and long-term career growth, including:

  • Competitive salary structure

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and families

  • Retirement and financial planning benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programs for mental and emotional well-being

  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives

  • Additional country-specific benefits such as childcare support, travel benefits, and wellness programs


Important Note for Applicants

This is a senior-level role requiring significant experience in clinical research and monitoring. Freshers or entry-level candidates are advised to apply for roles such as Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), or Drug Safety Associate before progressing to managerial positions like this.


How to Apply

Candidates interested in advancing their clinical research careers with a global CRO can apply through the official careers portal of ICON plc.

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