Job Title: Manager Lab Centralized Monitoring

Location: Thane, Maharashtra (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days work from office)

Experience: 10+ Years

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Life Sciences (Ph.D. not preferred)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – Lab Centralized Monitoring to lead a team of Centralized Monitoring Project Coordinators (CPCs). The ideal candidate will have a solid clinical research background, proven people management experience, and expertise in centralized monitoring operations within a CRO or clinical research environment. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, operational oversight, quality management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery of centralized monitoring activities.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 15+ Centralized Monitoring Project Coordinators (CPCs).
- Drive employee engagement, performance management, coaching, and career development initiatives.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support succession planning.
- Manage employee relations, resolve team concerns, and ensure adherence to organizational policies.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of high-performing talent.

Operational Management

- Plan, assign, and oversee centralized monitoring activities across multiple studies and projects.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation and workload management.
- Track team productivity, quality metrics, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with global project teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery and study execution.
- Support study assignments aligned with employee experience and training.

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.




- Conduct regular quality reviews and mini-audits of team deliverables.
- Lead investigations related to quality incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA plans.
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support audit readiness and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Training & Development

- Ensure team members receive required training, system access, and development opportunities.
- Oversee training plans, SOP reviews, and mentored learning programs.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, global teams, and project leadership.
- Communicate business priorities, project updates, risks, and performance metrics effectively.
- Support departmental initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and process improvements.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong people management and leadership experience.
- Expertise in Clinical Research, Centralized Monitoring, and Clinical Operations.
- In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong quality management, CAPA, and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and clinical research systems/tools.

Preferred Background

- Experience working with a mid-sized or large CRO.
- Proven experience managing teams of 15 or more direct reports.
- Exposure to global clinical research projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualification

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Life Sciences.
- 10+ years of relevant Clinical Research experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of direct people management experience.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Model

Hybrid (Work from Office 2–3 days per week)

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