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

Pfizer
Pfizer
8-12 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 30, 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

Manager – Central Monitor, Data Surveillance (Clinical Data Sciences)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Requisition ID: 4950343
Industry: Clinical Research | Clinical Data Sciences | Risk-Based Monitoring


About the Role

Pfizer is seeking a Manager, Central Monitor, Data Surveillance to join its Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) group, a core delivery function within Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, timely risk-based monitoring (RBM) analytics across Pfizer’s global clinical trial portfolio.

The position supports a modern clinical monitoring model that leverages centralized data, site-level insights, and advanced analytics to focus monitoring efforts on risks with the highest potential impact on patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Delivery

  • Implement global RBM strategies, standards, and processes to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality study delivery

  • Provide subject matter expertise for study-level setup, testing, and execution of RBM systems

  • Review RBM system outputs to identify signals and support structured signal and action management

  • Develop and execute communication plans to ensure stakeholder alignment and continuous study-level improvements

  • Resolve conflicts and influence cross-functional stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration

RBM System Setup & Governance

  • Configure and validate study-level RBM systems to ensure system quality and regulatory compliance

  • Define and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), ensuring alignment between study-level and enterprise standards

  • Ensure RBM systems align with clinical protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, corporate standards, and regulatory requirements

Central Monitoring & Data Surveillance

  • Perform centralized data surveillance activities, including review of RBM outputs and risk signals

  • Collaborate with study teams to define issue resolution pathways for identified signals and actions

  • Develop and maintain quality control documentation to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness

  • Partner with Clinical Data Scientists to ensure signals are mitigated, actions are completed, and RBM systems are appropriately released


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Clinical Data Scientists (CDS) at the study level to deliver RBM outputs

  • Collaborate with cross-functional study team members to support monitoring, risk mitigation, and study execution


Required Qualifications & Experience

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

  • 8–12 years of relevant experience supporting clinical trials in areas such as clinical data management, centralized monitoring, site monitoring, or clinical operations

  • Strong understanding of clinical study management, data management, and regulatory operations

  • Demonstrated experience supporting or implementing risk-based monitoring (RBM) frameworks

  • Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders globally


Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of clinical development across Phase I–IV and principles of study design

  • Prior experience in clinical data management, including CRF design, database setup, edit check specifications, DMPs, and data cleaning

  • Experience with clinical trial databases and centralized monitoring platforms

  • Technical exposure to Oracle, PL/SQL, SAS, Java, and relational database design

  • Understanding of basic statistical concepts and data analytics principles

  • Proficiency in Windows-based applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project


Why Join Pfizer

Pfizer offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical research, supporting global programs that directly impact patient safety and data quality. Employees benefit from a collaborative, science-driven culture, exposure to innovative clinical technologies, and structured career growth within a globally recognized biopharmaceutical organization.