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Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

ICON
8-10 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
8 May 28, 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

Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

Company

ICON plc – A global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on accelerating the development of innovative treatments and medicines.


Job Details

  • Job Title: Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

  • Job Requisition ID: JR145001

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Work Mode: Office or Home

  • Locations:

    • Bangalore, India

    • Chennai, India


About the Role

ICON is seeking a Centralized Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM) to support clinical trial oversight by reviewing and ensuring the quality of site visit reports and related documentation.

In this role, you will act as a central liaison between Clinical Research Associates (CRA), Clinical Trial Managers (CTM), and Project Managers (PM), ensuring timely resolution of issues, protocol compliance, and high-quality reporting standards.

You will also contribute to patient safety monitoring, escalation of risks, and continuous improvement of clinical trial processes.


Key Responsibilities

1. Visit Report Review & Quality Oversight

  • Review site visit reports according to:

    • Study protocol

    • ICON SOPs

    • Sponsor SOPs

  • Ensure:

    • Accuracy and consistency of reports

    • Minimal errors

    • High-quality documentation standards

  • Ensure timely review and approval within contractual timelines.

2. Issue Tracking & Resolution

  • Follow up on:

    • Action items

    • Protocol deviations

  • Ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.

  • Escalate unresolved issues when required.

3. Cross-functional Coordination

  • Act as a liaison between:

    • CRA teams

    • CTMs

    • Project Managers

  • Communicate trends, risks, and operational issues.

4. Safety & Risk Monitoring

  • Identify and escalate:

    • Patient safety trends

    • Clinical risks observed in visit reports

  • Ensure appropriate communication to relevant stakeholders.

5. Systems & Metrics Oversight

  • Monitor clinical trial systems such as:

    • OMR

    • iCRO trial systems

    • Sponsor CTMS (where applicable)

  • Track key metrics including:

    • Visit report timelines

    • Action item completion

    • Quality indicators

6. Meetings & Reporting

  • Participate in project meetings when required.

  • Provide feedback and recommendations for:

    • Process improvements

    • Quality enhancements

    • Issue resolution strategies

7. Compliance & Training

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Complete required trainings for role effectiveness and continuous improvement.

8. Continuous Improvement

  • Support process optimization initiatives.

  • Contribute to improving trial efficiency and service quality.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Healthcare

    • Or related field

  • Advanced degree preferred

Experience

  • 8–10 years of experience in Clinical Research.

  • Minimum 5 years of on-site monitoring experience.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of on-site monitoring and clinical trial management.

  • Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines effectively.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across global teams.


Additional Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Computer literacy required.

  • Willingness to travel if required.

  • Comfortable with high telephone and communication activity.


Employment Requirement

Employment is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Competitive salary and performance incentives

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage

  • Retirement and pension plans

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Employee wellness programs

  • Learning and career development opportunities

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Inclusion & Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Reasonable accommodations are available during recruitment upon request.