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Medical Monitor

Syngene
Syngene
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
10 March 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Manager – Medical Monitor
Company: Syngene International Ltd.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Department: Medical & Regulatory Affairs
Division: Discovery Services
Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 2–5 Years of Clinical Research, Medical Monitoring, or Clinical Safety Experience

About Syngene International
Syngene International Ltd. is a leading innovation-led contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) providing integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply. The company collaborates with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations to accelerate drug development through advanced scientific expertise and high-quality research solutions.

Syngene emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across all functions. The organization promotes a strong culture of environmental health and safety (EHS), ethical research conduct, and adherence to global regulatory standards.

Role Overview
The Manager – Medical Monitor is responsible for providing medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout the study lifecycle. The role involves reviewing clinical and safety data, evaluating adverse events, and providing expert medical guidance during study design, execution, and reporting.

The Medical Monitor works closely with clinical operations teams, investigators, regulatory teams, and biostatisticians to ensure clinical trials are conducted according to protocol, ethical standards, and international regulatory guidelines such as ICH-GCP.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Oversight and Patient Safety

  • Continuously monitor participant safety and well-being during clinical trials.

  • Review adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and unexpected safety signals.

  • Evaluate risk–benefit profiles and ensure appropriate risk mitigation measures are implemented.

Clinical Data Review and Interpretation

  • Perform medical review, assessment, and interpretation of clinical trial and safety data.

  • Identify trends, inconsistencies, and safety signals within clinical datasets.

  • Ensure clinical data is accurately interpreted and presented in accordance with regulatory and SOP requirements.

Protocol Development and Medical Input

  • Provide medical expertise during study protocol design and review.

  • Support preparation and review of clinical trial documents including Investigator’s Brochure, informed consent forms, investigator undertakings, and clinical study reports.

  • Collaborate with clinicians, bioanalytical teams, statisticians, and regulatory professionals in protocol development.

Safety Reporting and SAE Management

  • Review MedDRA and WHO Drug coding where applicable.

  • Assist in generating SAE narratives and conducting quality review of safety data.

  • Ensure timely communication of SAE information to investigators, sponsors, and regulatory stakeholders as per guidelines and SOPs.

Regulatory and Compliance Activities

  • Ensure clinical trials comply with international guidelines including ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Support preparation of Medical Monitoring Plans (MMP), Safety Management Plans (SMP), and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) where applicable.

  • Contribute to the preparation of Integrated Summaries of Safety and Efficacy for clinical studies.

Clinical Study Feasibility and Site Support

  • Prepare Site Feasibility Questionnaires (SFQs) and feasibility assessments for patient-based studies.

  • Provide medical training and protocol guidance to study teams and investigators.

  • Respond to protocol-related queries from site teams and clinical operations staff.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with clinical operations teams, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and data management teams.

  • Facilitate effective communication between investigators, sponsors, and study teams.

  • Support timely completion of clinical trial deliverables and regulatory documentation.

Site Monitoring and Study Support

  • Participate in study monitoring activities when required.

  • Travel to study sites across India to support monitoring and medical oversight activities as per project requirements.

Leadership and Strategic Contributions

  • Provide strategic medical input to guide clinical trial design and safety oversight.

  • Support cross-functional decision-making related to emerging safety signals or protocol deviations.

  • Mentor junior clinical research professionals and provide medical training where required.

Educational Qualifications

  • MBBS with MD in Pharmacology.

Experience Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical safety, pharmacovigilance, or medical monitoring.

  • Experience in clinical trials, safety data review, or regulatory medical affairs is preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

Clinical and Scientific Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of pharmacology, clinical research methodologies, and therapeutic areas.

  • Ability to interpret complex clinical and safety data.

Safety Assessment

  • Expertise in evaluating adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and safety signals.

Regulatory Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements including FDA and EMA standards.

Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

  • Ability to analyze large clinical datasets and identify potential safety risks.

  • Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making capabilities.

Communication and Collaboration

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to explain complex clinical information to both medical and non-medical stakeholders.

Leadership and Teamwork

  • Ability to lead cross-functional discussions with investigators, CRAs, statisticians, and regulatory teams.

  • Capability to mentor junior staff and support clinical team training.

Core Values
All employees at Syngene are expected to demonstrate alignment with the organization’s core values:

  • Excellence

  • Integrity

  • Professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer
Syngene International Ltd. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, nationality, disability, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.