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Med Data Review Assoc Mgr

Fortrea
5-7 years
INR 12 LPA – 18 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

Med Data Review Associate Manager

Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Med Data Review Associate Manager is a key member of the Global Medical Review Team responsible for executing Central Medical Review activities within the Central Monitoring strategy. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, supporting study teams and sponsors, managing medical review processes, identifying patient safety concerns, and ensuring effective utilization of the Xcellerate® Medical Review (XMR) platform throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

The position supports Central Monitoring and Central Medical Review activities from study startup through study completion while maintaining compliance, inspection readiness, and high-quality deliverables.


Summary of Responsibilities

Central Medical Review & Monitoring

  • Execute Central Medical Review activities in accordance with approved Central Monitoring and Central Medical Review Plans.

  • Collaborate with study teams, project physicians, and clients to ensure successful execution of Central Monitoring strategies.

  • Conduct ongoing medical review of clinical trial data at the patient and site level.

  • Identify, assess, and communicate medical findings and potential patient safety concerns.

  • Escalate findings and risks to Project Physicians and relevant stakeholders.

  • Ensure identified issues are tracked through resolution and appropriately documented.

Safety Signal Detection & Risk Management

  • Evaluate and identify potential safety signals using:

    • Individual case assessments

    • Aggregate data reviews

    • Signal detection methodologies

  • Contribute to risk assessments and categorization activities related to medical review.

  • Support proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Study Design & Configuration Support

  • Contribute to proposal development, costing reviews, and bid defense presentations involving Central Medical Review services.

  • Support Data Experts in:

    • Critical Data Definition

    • Critical Process Definition

    • EDC Design Implementation

  • Assist in defining medical review requirements and visualization specifications.

  • Ensure consideration of all relevant study data sources, including:

    • EDC Data

    • Laboratory Data

    • Safety Data

    • Other Clinical Data Sources

Xcellerate® Medical Review (XMR) Management

  • Draft and maintain the Central Medical Review Configuration Plan.

  • Configure study-specific settings within the Xcellerate® Medical Review (XMR) platform.

  • Program study-specific visualizations and dashboards within XMR.

  • Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of XMR configurations.

  • Maintain and update configurations throughout the study lifecycle.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Draft and maintain:

    • Central Monitoring Plans

    • Central Medical Review Plans

    • Configuration Plans

    • Medical Review Reports

  • Generate and communicate data-driven insights to project teams and sponsors.

  • Ensure accurate tracking and status reporting throughout the study.

  • Support preparation of study reports and medical review deliverables.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure inspection readiness of all medical review activities.

  • Support regulatory inspections and audits when required.

  • Maintain compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Clinical Trial Regulations

    • Sponsor Requirements

    • Internal SOPs

Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify and recommend process improvements.

  • Evaluate opportunities for enhancing systems, tools, and workflows.

  • Submit recommendations and business justifications to leadership.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Central Monitoring function.

Training & Mentorship

  • Provide project-specific and process-related training to team members.

  • Mentor and support onboarding of new team members.

  • Share best practices and promote knowledge transfer across teams.

People Management Responsibilities (Where Applicable)

  • Manage direct reports and monitor performance objectives.

  • Ensure training records and compliance requirements are maintained.

  • Support recruitment and onboarding activities.

  • Conduct performance reviews and development discussions.

  • Cascade key business updates and organizational communications.

  • Support workforce planning and departmental operations.

  • Ensure smooth functioning of the Central Monitoring team.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent), OR

  • Allied Medical Degree, OR

  • Postgraduate Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational qualifications.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Experience in:

    • Clinical Research

    • Medical Monitoring

    • Central Monitoring

    • Medical Review

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Clinical Data Review

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Clinical Trial Processes

    • Patient Safety Assessment

    • Risk-Based Monitoring

    • Clinical Data Analysis

  • Experience working with:

    • Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems

    • Medical Review Platforms

    • Clinical Trial Databases

    • Central Monitoring Tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Ability to work within a matrix and global environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical background with experience in Clinical Development or Medical Monitoring.

  • Experience with:

    • Xcellerate® Medical Review (XMR)

    • Central Monitoring Platforms

    • Risk-Based Monitoring Programs

    • Safety Signal Detection Activities

  • Prior experience mentoring or managing team members.

  • Experience supporting sponsor interactions and bid defense activities.