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Senior Central Monitor

Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 8, 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

Senior Central Monitor – Clinical Development

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department: Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU), Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India
Category: Clinical Development
Application Deadline: 15 January 2026


Job Overview

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced Senior Central Monitor to join the Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) in Bangalore. This role is ideal for clinical research professionals with a strong background in Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and centralized monitoring within global clinical trials.

As a Senior Central Monitor, you will lead operational monitoring processes, drive process improvements, and provide subject matter expertise in central monitoring methodologies to ensure patient safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance across multiple trials.

You will collaborate with medical reviewers, statistical monitors, functional programmers, and trial teams to implement innovative, AI-enabled monitoring strategies that optimize clinical trial performance and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead centralized monitoring processes for assigned trials within an RBQM framework, ensuring alignment with global standards, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Novo Nordisk SOPs.

  • Define and monitor standard and trial-specific Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) impacting patient safety, data integrity, and compliance.

  • Analyze operational data using digital dashboards, visualization tools, and AI-enabled solutions to identify risks, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization.

  • Provide actionable insights to trial teams and stakeholders, supporting decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.

  • Mentor and train team members across medical, statistical, and operational domains, promoting a culture of continuous learning.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, representing the CMU in meetings and initiatives to enhance monitoring practices.

  • Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, including enhancing Clinical Research Associate (CRA) effectiveness.

  • Ensure compliance readiness by responding to monitoring findings, audits, and inspections, implementing corrective actions as needed.


Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related scientific discipline.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in clinical research, including CRA/field monitoring experience; prior experience in RBQM or centralized monitoring strongly preferred.

  • Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP E6 R2/R3 guidelines and clinical trial operations.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and operational risk management.

  • Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools; experience with SAS, Python, R, SQL, or CluePoints is an advantage.

  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work under tight deadlines.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in culturally diverse and cross-functional teams.

  • Analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization, continuous improvement, and innovative approaches.

  • Willingness to adopt AI-driven tools and digital solutions in clinical operations.


About the Department

The Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) – Bangalore is a key component of Novo Nordisk’s Global Trial Portfolio. The team combines medical expertise, statistical monitoring, and advanced data analytics to ensure high-quality clinical trial outcomes.

  • Medical Reviewers focus on risk-based medical monitoring, patient safety, and protocol compliance.

  • Functional Programmers develop dashboards and visualizations for proactive monitoring.

  • Statistical Monitors identify unusual data patterns, systematic errors, and compliance gaps.

This integrated approach enables innovative, data-driven monitoring strategies to enhance clinical trial efficiency and integrity on a global scale.


Why Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company committed to defeating serious chronic diseases. With over 72,000 employees worldwide, we combine innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered focus to deliver meaningful healthcare outcomes.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international clinical development environment

  • Exposure to risk-based monitoring methodologies, AI tools, and digital clinical trial solutions

  • Professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities

  • Inclusive, multicultural, and collaborative work culture

  • Competitive benefits designed to support both professional and personal growth


Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply online by uploading their CV. Novo Nordisk does not charge fees for recruitment and warns against fraudulent offers claiming to be from the company.

Deadline: 15 January 2026

Novo Nordisk is committed to an inclusive and equitable recruitment process.


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