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Sr. Regional Trial Lead

Sun Pharma
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Gurugram, Remote, India, India
9 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Senior Regional Trial Lead (RTL)

Location

Gurgaon, India

Department

Regional Clinical Operations – R&D

Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd


Role Overview

The Senior Regional Trial Lead is responsible for end-to-end clinical trial management and sponsor oversight for in-house and outsourced clinical studies. The role ensures timely execution, regulatory compliance, budget control, and high-quality trial delivery across assigned regional studies.


Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Clinical Trial Management

  • Plan and execute clinical trials within timelines, budget, and quality standards

  • Oversee study start-up, conduct, and closure activities

  • Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP and internal SOPs


2. Study Start-Up & Regulatory Submissions

  • Coordinate Health Authority submissions with regulatory teams

  • Manage IRB/IEC submissions and approvals

  • Ensure CTRI and regulatory database updates (e.g., SUGAM)

  • Oversee document translation and submission readiness


3. Site Management & Feasibility

  • Conduct site feasibility and maintain site databases

  • Lead site selection visits (SSVs) and follow-up actions

  • Manage clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and budget negotiations with sites

  • Ensure investigator site readiness


4. Trial Operations & Monitoring

  • Ensure monitoring visits are conducted as per plan

  • Develop remote monitoring strategies where required

  • Track recruitment and retention at site and study level

  • Manage investigational product (IP) supply and logistics


5. Vendor & Budget Oversight

  • Track vendor payments and ensure timely processing

  • Manage study budgets and cost control

  • Ensure CRO/vendor deliverables meet sponsor expectations

  • Provide oversight for outsourced clinical trials


6. Data Management & Study Closeout

  • Ensure compliance with data cleaning cycles

  • Support database lock readiness

  • Oversee site closure activities and documentation completion


7. Risk Management & Reporting

  • Identify and communicate study risks proactively

  • Provide regular updates to management on progress and issues

  • Implement mitigation strategies for delays or quality risks


8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with Clinical Sciences, Data Management, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply teams

  • Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders

  • Ensure alignment across all operational functions


9. Sponsor Oversight (Outsourced Trials)

  • Provide oversight for CRO-managed studies

  • Ensure CRO compliance with timelines, quality, and regulatory requirements

  • Conduct co-monitoring visits and quality checks

  • Manage communication and escalation pathways with CROs


10. Leadership & Team Management

  • Mentor and manage CRA / Senior CRA teams

  • Conduct performance reviews and development planning

  • Assign tasks and ensure effective team workload distribution

  • Support training and capability development


11. Quality & Inspection Readiness

  • Support audit and inspection preparation

  • Ensure documentation is inspection-ready

  • Participate in investigator meetings and study governance reviews


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Biological Sciences

    • Life Sciences

    • Or allied health/science fields


Experience

  • 10+ years in Clinical Operations

  • Minimum 2+ years in clinical project management / leadership role

  • Strong experience in global or regional clinical trials


Key Skills

  • Strong clinical trial project management

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory guidelines

  • Vendor and CRO management experience

  • Budget and contract negotiation skills

  • Strong risk management and decision-making ability

  • Leadership and team development capability

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management


Core Function

This role ensures successful execution of clinical trials from planning to closeout, with strong emphasis on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sponsor oversight.


About the Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is a global pharmaceutical leader with strong capabilities in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and end-to-end drug development operations across global markets.