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Site And Monitoring Health Lead

Parexel
Parexel
4-7+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 Feb. 13, 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

Site and Monitoring Health Lead – Clinical Trial Oversight (Remote, India)

Job ID: R0000038570
Location: India (Remote)
Category: Clinical Trials
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Parexel

Job Overview

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring an advanced career opportunity for a Site and Monitoring Health Lead (SMH Lead) with Parexel. This remote, site-facing role plays a strategic part in safeguarding clinical trial quality, ensuring effective monitoring oversight, and strengthening sponsor-level quality control across investigator sites.

The SMH Lead applies deep knowledge of ICH-GCP, global regulatory standards, and clinical monitoring expertise to evaluate CRO monitoring effectiveness and enhance risk-based oversight. This role reports to the FSP Manager, with functional direction from the client’s Associate Director (or above) within the Site and Monitoring Health Team.

Experience Level

Senior / Lead Level

Experience Required:

  • Significant direct clinical monitoring experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical company.

  • Prior Lead CRA or monitoring management experience preferred.

  • Experience across Phase I–III clinical trials; exposure to rare and prevalent disease studies preferred.

  • Previous audit and regulatory inspection experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring Oversight & Risk-Based Quality Management

  • Implement oversight encounters including site risk analysis, data reviews, monitoring visit report assessments, Sponsor Oversight Visits, and system/data spot checks.

  • Prepare high-quality Sponsor Oversight Visit reports within defined timelines.

  • Apply a risk-based approach to review critical-to-quality data at site and study levels.

  • Develop and implement Study Specific Oversight Plans (SSOPs) aligned with the Risk Management Plan (Risk MAP).

  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies to study management and CRO partners.

  • Support inspection readiness and regulatory audit preparation.

Clinical Site Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site staff.

  • Identify potential sites for new studies and support less experienced research sites.

  • Ensure sites are engaged, supported, and operationally ready for recruitment and trial execution.

  • Collaborate closely with Clinical Risk and Analytics teams to identify site outliers and trends.

Operational Leadership

  • Lead oversight and trend meetings with study teams and CROs to address risks, compliance issues, and performance trends.

  • Ensure alignment with International Council for Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines and global regulatory standards.

  • Stay updated with evolving regional and international regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Process Adherence

  • Maintain compliance with Parexel processes, SOPs, and training requirements.

  • Ensure timely submission of documentation, timesheets, and expense reports.

  • Maintain up-to-date CV and regulatory documentation.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (Life Sciences or related discipline preferred).

  • Advanced clinical or healthcare degree preferred, including:

    • Registered Nurse (RN)

    • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    • Master of Science (MS)

    • Master of Arts (MA)

    • MBA

    • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, global regulatory frameworks, and sponsor oversight practices.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) and centralized risk management strategies.

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to adapt to internal systems.

  • Ability to travel approximately 50%, including domestic and international travel.

  • High adaptability and ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic clinical environments.

Work Environment

  • Fully remote role based in India.

  • Requires flexibility in schedule and frequent travel within assigned region.

  • Involves collaboration across global cross-functional clinical teams.

Why Consider This Role

  • Strategic sponsor-facing oversight position within a leading global CRO.

  • Opportunity to influence site performance, risk mitigation, and clinical quality standards.

  • Engagement in multinational clinical trials across therapeutic areas.

  • Career progression into senior clinical oversight and quality leadership roles.

About Parexel

Parexel is a global clinical research organization (CRO) providing clinical development services, regulatory consulting, and market access solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality clinical trial execution and regulatory excellence.

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