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Centralised Clinical Team Lead

Fortrea
10+ years
INR 18 LPA – 28 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

Centralised Clinical Team Lead

Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Centralised Clinical Team Lead (CCTL) is responsible for supporting the management and oversight of clinical trial activities under the direction of Project Managers and Clinical Trial Leads. The role focuses on Trip Report review, risk identification, quality oversight, process improvement, issue management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and Fortrea SOPs.

The position acts as a key liaison between Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs), Project Managers (PMs), and study teams to ensure successful clinical trial delivery and patient safety.


Summary of Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Oversight

  • Support management of complex clinical research projects under the direction of Project Managers and Clinical Trial Leads.

  • Ensure site monitoring activities are conducted in compliance with:

    • Fortrea SOPs

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Applicable Regulatory Requirements

  • Review project progress and implement actions required to achieve study objectives.

  • Ensure timely communication and collaboration across clinical operations teams.

  • Act as the primary communication point for Global CTLs and Project Managers.

Trip Report Review & Quality Management

  • Perform comprehensive review of monitoring Trip Reports for quality, compliance, and consistency.

  • Ensure Trip Reports align with protocol requirements, GCP standards, and study expectations.

  • Identify quality concerns, trends, protocol deviations, and operational risks.

  • Support implementation of best practices related to Trip Report review processes.

  • Perform quality checks on work completed by newly onboarded CCTL team members.

  • Ensure consistent and high-quality review standards across projects.

Risk & Issue Management

  • Proactively identify study risks and operational challenges.

  • Escalate issues according to project-specific escalation pathways.

  • Track and follow up on:

    • Protocol Deviations

    • Site Issues

    • Safety Concerns

    • Monitoring Findings

    • Operational Risks

  • Serve as liaison between:

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs)

    • Project Managers (PMs)

  • Support timely resolution of issues impacting study delivery or patient safety.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within Clinical Operations.

  • Lead implementation of revised processes, procedures, and operational initiatives.

  • Support continuous improvement programs to enhance efficiency and quality.

  • Contribute to development and maintenance of:

    • Trip Report Templates

    • Review Guidelines

    • Departmental Procedures

    • Best Practice Documentation

Training & Mentorship

  • Mentor and train newly hired Centralised Clinical Team Leads.

  • Provide coaching on:

    • Trip Report Reviews

    • ICH-GCP Compliance

    • SOP Adherence

    • Clinical Operations Processes

  • Support development of training materials and training plans.

  • Ensure training resources remain updated with procedural and regulatory changes.

  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and support team development initiatives.

Clinical Trial Support Activities

  • Support study teams with:

    • Clinical Quality Control (CQC) Visits

    • Document Reviews

    • eTMF Reconciliation Activities

    • Protocol Deviation (PD) Review and Trending

    • PSV/SIV Slide Deck Preparation

    • CRA Training Activities

    • CTL Support Tasks

  • Participate in internal and project-specific initiatives as assigned.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline preferred.

OR

  • Certification in an Allied Health Profession such as:

    • Nursing

    • Medical Technology

    • Laboratory Technology

    • Related Healthcare Disciplines

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


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Minimum 10 years of Clinical Research experience.

  • Minimum 2 years of Trip Report Review experience.

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Clinical Trial Monitoring

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Clinical Development Processes

  • Experience supporting global clinical studies.

  • Strong knowledge of site monitoring activities and clinical operations.

  • Advanced proficiency in:

    • Microsoft Word

    • Microsoft Excel

    • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Demonstrated ability to:

    • Manage multiple priorities

    • Lead process improvement initiatives

    • Influence stakeholders

    • Mentor and coach team members

    • Deliver high-quality work consistently


Preferred Skills

  • Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Trip Report Review

  • Clinical Quality Control

  • Risk Management

  • Protocol Deviation Management

  • eTMF Management

  • Clinical Operations Leadership

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Training and Mentoring

  • Process Improvement

  • Inspection Readiness