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Central Monitor Assistant

Fortrea
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
2 June 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill

Central Monitor Assistant

Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 262504


Job Summary

The Central Monitor Assistant supports centralized clinical trial monitoring and study operations by managing clinical trial systems, maintaining study databases, coordinating investigator payments, supporting data review activities, and ensuring accurate study documentation. The role works closely with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs), Project Managers (PMs), and study teams to ensure efficient study execution and compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in clinical operations, study coordination, clinical systems management, and trial administration.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Systems Management

  • Manage user access and permissions across clinical trial systems.

  • Perform study setup activities for newly awarded studies.

  • Maintain and support:

    • Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

    • Interactive Web Response System (IWRS)

    • Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

    • Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)

  • Monitor CTMS compliance and data quality.

  • Troubleshoot and escalate system-related issues when required.


Data Review & Central Monitoring Support

  • Support centralized monitoring and study management activities.

  • Follow up with CRAs regarding:

    • Outstanding action items

    • Query resolution

    • Data discrepancies

  • Assist Lead Monitors with study-specific data review tasks.

  • Support study teams in identifying and resolving operational issues.

  • Generate study-specific reports and performance metrics.


Study Support Activities

  • Generate and distribute study reports.

  • Support project communications and coordination activities.

  • Assist project teams with operational and administrative study tasks.

  • Track study deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.

  • Support implementation of revised study processes and procedures.


eTMF & Document Management

  • Assist with:

    • Document collection

    • Review and processing

    • Tracking and filing activities

    • eTMF maintenance

  • Ensure study documents remain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready.

  • Create and maintain document templates as required.

  • Follow up with study teams regarding missing or incomplete documentation.

  • Support document uploads and query resolution.


Site Start-Up Support

  • Assist study start-up teams with:

    • Site activation activities

    • Investigator documentation collection

    • Regulatory submission packages

  • Prepare and maintain investigator submission packages.

  • Create and manage Investigator Site Packs (iSite Packs).

  • Support site contract review and management according to established timelines.


Investigator Payment Processing

  • Review:

    • EDC data

    • Site contracts

    • Study milestones

  • Mark payment items as:

    • Ready to Pay

    • Screen Failure

  • Generate:

    • Cover Letters

    • Proforma Invoices

    • Payment Batches within CTMS

  • Perform:

    • Invoice Quality Control (QC)

    • Grant-In-Aid (GIA) Preparation

    • Payment Reconciliation

  • Process:

    • Out-of-Pocket Expenses

    • Pass-Through Expense Invoices

  • Coordinate approvals with:

    • Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs)

    • Project Managers (PMs)

    • Finance Teams


Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Follow departmental:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Quality Standards

  • Complete required training programs within established timelines.

  • Perform quality checks on assigned work.

  • Ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.

  • Track and report study metrics as required.

  • Maintain accurate project and technical documentation.


Administrative & Operational Support

  • Provide administrative and technical support to internal departments.

  • Manage assigned studies according to project objectives.

  • Support upload management and study documentation activities.

  • Assist with study closeout activities when required.

  • Perform additional duties assigned by management.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences (Preferred)

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Medical Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Allied Health Sciences

OR

  • Certification in an accredited allied health profession such as:

    • Nursing

    • Medical Technology

    • Laboratory Technology

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational qualifications.


Required Experience

Experience Level

  • 2–3 years of experience in:

    • Clinical Research

    • Clinical Operations

    • Clinical Trial Administration

    • Study Coordination

    • Site Management

    • Central Monitoring Support

Industry Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Clinical Trial Processes

    • Clinical Study Documentation

    • Site Start-Up Activities

    • Investigator Payments

    • Regulatory Compliance Requirements