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Associate Central Monitoring Specialist

Novo Nordisk
10+ years
INR 20 LPA – 30 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Associate Central Monitoring Specialist

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Position Summary

The Associate Central Monitoring Specialist is responsible for driving centralized monitoring activities within the Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) framework across global clinical trials. The role focuses on risk identification, data analytics, Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring, quality oversight, audit readiness, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure patient safety, data integrity, protocol compliance, and regulatory adherence throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Central Monitoring & RBQM

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Central Monitoring and Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM).

  • Perform centralized monitoring activities using dashboards, analytics platforms, and clinical systems.

  • Monitor study performance, quality indicators, and operational risks.

  • Support development and maintenance of risk-based monitoring strategies.

Risk Management & Data Analytics

  • Define, monitor, and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).

  • Analyze aggregate clinical trial data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks.

  • Investigate operational and quality-related issues.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and support implementation of risk mitigation plans.

Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Support oversight of global clinical studies through centralized monitoring activities.

  • Ensure compliance with monitoring plans and RBQM methodologies.

  • Identify protocol deviations, data quality concerns, and compliance risks.

  • Collaborate with study teams to resolve monitoring findings.

Project Management & Process Excellence

  • Lead or support complex monitoring projects and operational initiatives.

  • Drive standardization of central monitoring processes and deliverables.

  • Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, guidance documents, and process standards.

  • Contribute to process optimization and operational excellence initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)

    • Clinical Research Managers (CRMs)

    • Data Managers

    • Functional Programmers

    • Business Analysts

    • RBQM Specialists

  • Act as a liaison between the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.

Audit, Inspection & CAPA Management

  • Lead audit and inspection readiness activities for Central Monitoring.

  • Represent Central Monitoring processes during audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Support CAPA development, implementation, tracking, and closure.

  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Training & Leadership

  • Mentor junior team members and support onboarding activities.

  • Develop training materials and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and quality excellence.

  • Provide technical guidance on RBQM methodologies and monitoring practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for automation and advanced analytics.

  • Support implementation of innovative monitoring solutions.

  • Drive efficiency improvements through digital transformation initiatives.

  • Contribute to the evolution of centralized monitoring capabilities.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Healthcare Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred:

  • Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Public Health, or related field.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.

  • Strong experience in:

    • Clinical Trial Operations

    • Central Monitoring

    • Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)

    • Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Experience with global clinical studies and monitoring strategies.

  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, and CAPA management.

  • Proven experience leading complex projects and stakeholder engagements.