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Central Monitor

ICON
6+ years
₹18–30 LPA
Bangalore, Beijing, Bulgaria, Poland
15 July 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Central Monitor

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bangalore, India (Remote)
Work Mode: Remote
Department: Clinical Operations / Central Monitoring
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6+ years of experience in Clinical Research, including at least 4 years in Central Monitoring, Study Management, Clinical Data Management, or Biostatistics, with expertise in risk-based monitoring and clinical data analytics.
Salary Package: ₹18–30 LPA (Approx., based on current market standards; final compensation depends on candidate experience, therapeutic area expertise, and leadership capabilities.)


Role Overview

The Central Monitor is responsible for ensuring data quality, patient safety, and study integrity throughout the clinical trial lifecycle using centralized monitoring and risk-based monitoring (RBM) methodologies. The role collaborates with global cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate clinical trial risks through advanced data analytics, central monitoring tools, and quality oversight.


Key Responsibilities

Central Monitoring & Risk Management

  • Conduct centralized monitoring activities across multiple clinical studies.

  • Facilitate risk assessments throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

  • Identify, evaluate, and proactively manage study risks.

  • Develop and maintain Central Monitoring Plans (CMPs) in collaboration with study teams.

  • Support Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) strategies across global clinical trials.


Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Support study start-up, conduct, and close-out activities.

  • Define and monitor:

    • Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

    • Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs)

  • Review and interpret KRI and QTL outputs across study sites, countries, and regions.

  • Identify trends, deviations, and potential quality issues requiring intervention.


Data Analytics & Quality Monitoring

  • Utilize clinical data analytics to monitor study performance and quality.

  • Analyze centralized monitoring outputs to identify emerging risks.

  • Ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity.

  • Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where required.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Study Management

    • Clinical Data Management

    • Biostatistics

    • Programming teams

    • External vendors

  • Lead risk mitigation discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for central monitoring systems and tools.


Vendor & Study Oversight

  • Oversee outsourced central monitoring activities.

  • Ensure vendor deliverables meet quality, compliance, and timeline expectations.

  • Participate in vendor selection, evaluation, and performance management.

  • Monitor study trends and communicate findings to study management teams.


Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure Trial Master File (TMF) documentation is complete, accurate, and inspection-ready.

  • Support regulatory inspections, sponsor audits, and internal quality audits.

  • Maintain compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Company SOPs

    • Risk-Based Monitoring principles

  • Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.


Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in:

    • Biological Sciences

    • Life Sciences

    • Statistics

    • Health Sciences

    • Computer Science

    • Or a related discipline

Preferred: Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) and professional certification in Clinical Development or related field.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 6+ years of Clinical Research experience.

  • At least 4 years of experience in one or more of the following:

    • Central Monitoring

    • Study Management

    • Clinical Data Management

    • Biostatistics

  • Experience with Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) methodologies.

  • Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas is highly preferred.

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and audits.

  • Experience in vendor oversight and cross-functional leadership.


Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)

    • Central Monitoring methodologies

    • Clinical trial operations

    • Clinical data analytics

    • Trial Master File (TMF) management

  • Experience with:

    • KRI and QTL monitoring

    • Clinical data systems

    • EDC platforms

    • Clinical analytics and reporting tools

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

  • Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements.


Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Excellent risk assessment and problem-solving abilities.

  • Effective leadership and decision-making skills.

  • Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently in a global, cross-functional environment.

  • High attention to detail with a quality and compliance mindset.

  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

  • Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.