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​​Manager, Central Monitor, Data Surveillance, Clinical Data Sciences​

Pfizer
Pfizer
6-8 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Manager – Central Monitor, Data Surveillance, Clinical Data Sciences

Location: Chennai, India
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Job Requisition ID: 4950343
Industry: Pharmaceutical | Clinical Data Management | Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)


About Pfizer

Pfizer is a global leader in pharmaceuticals dedicated to improving patient health through innovative therapies. The Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) team, within Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O), ensures clinical trial data integrity, patient safety, and compliance through advanced risk-based monitoring (RBM) approaches. Join Pfizer and contribute to clinical trials that make a global impact on healthcare.


Role Summary

The Manager – Central Monitor, Data Surveillance will lead the execution of risk-based monitoring analytics for Pfizer’s clinical trial portfolio. This role ensures that data collected across multiple studies is complete, accurate, and monitored for patient safety and study quality. The Manager will leverage site-level and trial-level data to determine monitoring strategies—on-site, remote, or centralized—and focus resources on the areas of highest risk.

Experience Required: Minimum 6–8 years in clinical research, data management, clinical trial monitoring, or related roles, including experience with RBM systems and team coordination.


Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

  • Implement global RBM strategies, processes, and standards to ensure high-quality, consistent clinical monitoring

  • Set up and validate study-level RBM systems

  • Review system outputs to identify signals and drive action management

  • Plan and execute communication strategies to ensure study team alignment and customer satisfaction

  • Resolve conflicts and collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders

System Setup & Configuration

  • Configure RBM systems at the study level, ensuring system quality and compliance

  • Define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and maintain alignment between standard and study-specific requirements

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, corporate standards, and regulatory requirements

Data Review & Central Monitoring

  • Support issue resolution by analyzing findings as signals and actions

  • Develop and maintain Quality Control documentation for RBM activities to ensure data completeness and accuracy

  • Perform central monitoring activities, propose corrective actions, and follow up with study teams

  • Collaborate with Clinical Data Scientists to ensure all signals and actions are properly mitigated and RBM systems are released on schedule

Organizational Interaction

  • Serve as the primary interface with Clinical Data Scientists and other study team members for deliverables

  • Provide leadership and guidance to study teams on RBM processes and data monitoring


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or business-related discipline

  • Strong technical expertise in clinical trials, database development, site monitoring, and data management

  • Comprehensive understanding of clinical study management, regulatory operations, and RBM principles

  • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for global stakeholder interactions

  • Proven ability to work independently and make decisions in complex situations


Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of clinical development processes, including Phase I–IV studies and study design principles

  • Experience in data management tasks, including CRF design, database setup, edit check specifications, DMPs, and data cleaning

  • Proficiency in clinical trial databases and related software

  • Technical experience in Oracle, PL/SQL, SAS, Java, relational database design, and database programming

  • Familiarity with Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

  • Understanding of basic statistical principles


Why Join Pfizer

  • Lead risk-based monitoring initiatives for global clinical trials

  • Work in a hybrid environment with exposure to cutting-edge clinical data systems

  • Collaborate with a global clinical development team impacting patient care worldwide

  • Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a world-class organization

Work Location: Hybrid – Chennai, India

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and complies with all applicable employment legislation in every jurisdiction.