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Clinical Study Manager

Syngene
Syngene
7-10 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Clinical Study Manager – Clinical Operations

Division: Discovery Services
Department: Translational and Clinical Research
Location: India
Employment Type: Full-time
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

About Syngene

Syngene is an innovation-driven Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering integrated scientific services from early discovery through commercial supply. With a strong global presence, Syngene partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organizations to accelerate research outcomes while upholding the highest standards of quality, compliance, and data integrity.

At Syngene, safety is a core value and is treated with equal importance as business performance. Every employee shares responsibility for maintaining a safe, compliant, and ethical working environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and SOPs.

Role Overview

Syngene is seeking an experienced Clinical Study Manager to lead and manage clinical studies within its Translational and Clinical Research function. This role is responsible for end-to-end clinical study management, cross-functional coordination, sponsor communication, risk mitigation, and team leadership to ensure timely delivery of high-quality clinical trial outcomes.

The Clinical Study Manager serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors and internal stakeholders, driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across clinical trial execution.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Study & Project Management

  • Lead and coordinate Clinical Trial Management teams and cross-functional project groups to achieve study milestones

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management and Study Management Plans

  • Serve as the primary liaison with sponsors, ensuring consistent communication, reporting, and issue resolution

  • Ensure standardized use of clinical study tools, training materials, and operational processes

  • Track team performance against contractual obligations, timelines, and quality benchmarks

Risk, Quality & Compliance Oversight

  • Identify, assess, and manage study risks, contingencies, and operational challenges

  • Review clinical communications, monitoring reports, data flow metrics, and audit findings to detect quality issues

  • Implement corrective and preventive action plans and escalate findings as required

  • Ensure protocol adherence, SOP compliance, and regulatory alignment across all study sites

  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams to support closure of internal and external audit findings

Team Leadership & Development

  • Provide mentoring, training, and performance oversight to Clinical Research Associates and project staff

  • Conduct co-monitoring and accompanied site visits to ensure clinical team effectiveness

  • Support workload planning, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives

  • Review and validate timesheets and provide structured feedback to reporting managers

Operational & Strategic Support

  • Conduct and support site feasibility assessments for awarded studies

  • Participate in proposal development, budgeting, and resource planning for new projects

  • Prepare and present study updates at internal and external meetings

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental SOPs and work practices

Safety, Quality & Organizational Expectations

  • Ensure strict adherence to Syngene’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards

  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, integrity, and operational discipline

  • Complete all mandatory trainings related to data integrity, safety, and compliance

  • Govern and review safety metrics and hold teams accountable for safety performance

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, or a related discipline

Experience Required:

  • 7–10 years of experience in clinical operations or clinical trial management

  • Proven experience managing global or regional clinical studies within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment

  • Prior hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams and sponsor interactions

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical trial management and project leadership skills

  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical research SOPs

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex studies, timelines, and budgets

  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and operational accountability

Syngene Core Values

All employees are expected to consistently demonstrate alignment with Syngene’s core values:

  • Excellence

  • Integrity

  • Professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer

Syngene is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.