The SDTL / Central Monitoring Manager works within the Risk Management – Central Monitoring Group and leads clinical study teams in the study-specific design and implementation of Analytical Risk-Based Monitoring (ARBM) for clinical trials (Phase I–IV).

In this role, you will be responsible for a broad range of activities including:

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Leading cross-functional teams

• Multi-level communication with study team members

• Ongoing training on ARBM-related processes

• Participation in innovation and process improvement initiatives

Deliverables

GRAD (Level 0) / BASE (Level 1)

Services rendered will:

• Adhere to applicable Sponsor SOPs, work instructions, policies, and local regulatory requirements.

• Support central study teams (including trial managers, data managers, study physicians, study scientists, quality colleagues, and statisticians) in identifying critical study data, processes, and associated risks.

• Coordinate translation of identified risks and critical data/processes into risk mitigation and oversight plans, including Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs), to be followed during study execution.

• Support appropriate decision-making related to site management, data review, and contingency planning, and provide input into study plans.

• Coordinate with cross-functional study teams to ensure compliance with established risk oversight plans and oversee site risk parameters.

• Conduct ongoing study and operational data reviews and follow findings through resolution, including development of Site Mitigation Plans, in collaboration with central and field teams.

This includes utilization of:

• Internal systems and databases

• External databases (as applicable)

• Custom report creation

• Data analysis and visualization tools

Followed by proper interpretation and investigation of risk indicators and trends. Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting recurring cross-functional virtual study team meetings.

• Ensuring inspection readiness by maintaining complete, accurate, and timely data and essential documents in trial management systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF) in accordance with established metrics and archiving retention requirements.

• Participating in regulatory agency inspections and internal audits as required.

• Complying with relevant training requirements and maintaining therapeutic knowledge appropriate to assigned trials.

• Completing timely and accurate time reporting.

• Supporting a Primary CMM (Sponsor or provider) in a secondary capacity, as applicable.

ADVANCED (Level 2)

Includes all responsibilities listed above, with additional duties:

• Serve as Primary CMM in a leading capacity.

• Train and mentor GRAD/BASE-level CMMs.

• Organize and lead meetings.

• Document and distribute meeting minutes.

• Communicate effectively across stakeholders.

• Guide and influence colleagues in adopting new methodologies and processes.

Primary Interfaces

• Provider Functional Manager

• Sponsor Point of Contact (Central Monitoring Lead)

• Central Study Team

• Study Responsible Physician/Scientist

• Quality and Compliance Manager/Specialist

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in one of the following or equivalent fields:

• Data Science

• Chemical Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Materials Science & Engineering

• Polymer Science

• Microbiology

• Biotechnology

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Behavioral Science

Required knowledge:

• Solid understanding of data analytics

• Statistical concepts

• Data science principles

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in one of the above scientific or related fields.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of clinical trial experience (clinical operations, data management, statistics, or related clinical development experience) within pharmaceutical, medical device, or CRO environments.

• Minimum one year of applied Risk-Based Central Monitoring experience (performing the duties of a Central Monitoring Manager) within pharmaceutical, medical device, or CRO environments.

• Demonstrated leadership in ARBM design and implementation.

• Strong analytical capability and mindset.

• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and drug development processes.

• Ability to operate and proactively use systems and databases (e.g., CTMS, EDC systems, KPI dashboards, visualization tools) to analyze trial quality, performance, and compliance.

• Data analysis and technical skills related to clinical trials.

• Experience working with global and remote teams.

• Strong understanding of issue escalation and resolution principles.

• Advanced communication skills and ability to manage multiple communication streams.

• Ability to work with predefined common risks and adapt to protocol-specific risks.

• Team lead or functional management experience (preferred).

• Therapeutic area experience as required by assigned services.

• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, company SOPs, local laws, regulations, assigned protocols, and protocol-specific procedures.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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