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Centralized Clinical Trial Manager

ICON
8-10 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
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Centralized Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM)

Job Title: Centralized Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM)
Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR145001
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Driven by its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver high-quality clinical research solutions across the drug development lifecycle.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking an experienced Centralized Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM) to provide centralized oversight of clinical trial execution, monitoring quality, and operational compliance across assigned studies.

The CCTM acts as an extension of the Clinical Trial Management team, focusing on review and approval of monitoring visit reports, oversight of study metrics, management of protocol deviations, escalation of risks, and coordination between Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), Project Managers (PMs), and study teams.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring clinical trial quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and timely study delivery.


Key Responsibilities

Monitoring Visit Report (MVR) Review & Quality Oversight

  • Review and approve monitoring visit reports in accordance with:

    • Study Protocols

    • ICON SOPs

    • Sponsor SOPs

    • Annotated Monitoring Report Guidelines

  • Ensure reports are:

    • Accurate

    • Complete

    • Consistent across sites and visits

    • Compliant with regulatory and sponsor requirements

  • Minimize reporting errors and identify quality concerns.

  • Ensure report approval timelines are met according to contractual obligations and SOP requirements.


Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Provide centralized oversight of ongoing clinical studies.

  • Monitor study progress and identify operational risks.

  • Support successful execution of clinical trial deliverables.

  • Ensure quality standards are maintained across study activities.


Action Item & Protocol Deviation Management

  • Track and follow up on:

    • Open Action Items

    • Protocol Deviations

    • Site Compliance Issues

    • Monitoring Findings

  • Coordinate resolution activities with study teams.

  • Escalate unresolved or high-risk issues appropriately.

  • Ensure timely closure of action items according to study requirements.


Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as a liaison between:

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)

    • Project Managers (PMs)

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Sponsor Teams

  • Facilitate communication and issue resolution.

  • Support collaboration across functional teams to maintain study quality and timelines.


Patient Safety & Risk Escalation

  • Review monitoring reports to identify:

    • Safety trends

    • Emerging risks

    • Site performance concerns

    • Compliance issues

  • Escalate significant findings impacting:

    • Patient Safety

    • Data Integrity

    • Regulatory Compliance

    • Study Delivery

  • Support proactive risk mitigation activities.


Clinical Systems & Metrics Oversight

  • Perform regular oversight of:

    • OMR Systems

    • ICO Trial Platforms

    • Sponsor CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems)

    • Vendor Tracking Systems

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

    • Monitoring Visit Report (MVR) Timelines

    • Follow-Up Letter (FUL) Timelines

    • Open Action Items

    • Quality Metrics

    • Protocol Deviation Trends

  • Ensure compliance with study-specific and organizational performance standards.


Study Team Support & Process Improvement

  • Attend project meetings when required.

  • Provide recommendations to improve:

    • Monitoring report quality

    • Study processes

    • Compliance performance

    • Operational efficiency

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.


Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure clinical trial activities align with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

    • Sponsor Expectations

    • Company SOPs

  • Maintain inspection and audit readiness.

  • Promote quality-focused trial conduct.


Training & Professional Development

  • Complete required training programs.

  • Support knowledge sharing and operational excellence initiatives.

  • Contribute to creating a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Biotechnology

  • Healthcare

  • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree or Advanced Scientific Qualification


Required Experience

Clinical Research Experience

  • Minimum 8–10 years of Clinical Research experience.

Mandatory Monitoring Experience

  • At least 5 years of on-site monitoring experience as a:

    • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

    • Senior CRA

    • Lead CRA

    • Similar Clinical Monitoring Role