The Lead Central Monitor supports the Central Monitoring Head to establish a state-of-the-art Central Monitoring capability at Novartis
Job Summary
The Lead Central Monitor supports the Central Monitoring Head to establish a state-of-the-art Central Monitoring capability at Novartis.
This role manages a team of Central Monitors, develops monitoring strategies, and ensures data quality through risk-based surveillance.
The position requires overseeing the detection of study-related risks using technology and communicating insights to Clinical Trial Teams for decision making.
Matching Summary
The Lead Central Monitor supports the Central Monitoring Head to establish a state-of-the-art Central Monitoring capability at Novartis.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
3+ years people management and team leadership
Hands-on central monitoring and KRI review
Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) expertise
Clinical trial protocol development support
Data integrity and surveillance oversight
Nice-to-have
Experience with AI and analytics transformation
Global matrixed environment collaboration skills
Therapeutic area specific knowledge
Inclusive team development capabilities
Advanced degree in life sciences or business
Key Requirements
University degree in life science, business, or operations
Minimum 7 years recent pharmaceutical industry experience
Minimum 3 years recent people management experience
Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH international standards