Manager, Central Monitoring/Senior Central Monitoring Associate - FSP - Remote

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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel are currently recruiting for an experienced Central Monitoring professional in either the UK or Ireland to join our FSP program as a Manager, Central Monitoring.

In this role you will be accountable for centralized monitoring activities for global and/or complex trials, analytical data review of key risk and/or operational performance data and presenting as an integral member of the Clinical Study team for clinical development studies. The reviews include interpretation of Key Risk Indicator (KRI) and/or Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data housed in an analytical tool as well as a comprehensive review of supplemental operational data/trends and issues to be interpreted, reported and presented to the study teams. The Manager, Central Monitoring, will be responsible for supporting several studies within a therapeutic area and program-level.

This will be a fully remote home-based position.

Some specifics about this advertised role

• Collaborate on Study Quality Risk Assessment: Participate in the development and refinement of the Study Quality Risk Assessment and Control Tracker (QRACT) to identify and manage study risks.
• Develop and Author the Central Monitoring Plan: Lead the creation of the Central Monitoring Plan, ensuring alignment with study-specific needs and Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) methodologies.
• Oversee Central Monitoring Execution: Work with data analysts to configure, implement, and execute the Central Monitoring RBQM system across assigned studies, ensuring effective signal detection.
• Analyze and Interpret Data Trends: Conduct study-level Central Monitoring Reviews using data analysis tools, interpret KRIs/KPIs, and assess trends to identify areas requiring intervention.
• Facilitate Study Team Decisions: Present findings to clinical study teams, support root cause analysis, and provide recommendations for follow-up actions to address identified risks.
• Document and Track Actions: Document outputs from Central Monitoring Review meetings, track decisions, and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Act as Central Monitoring subject matter expert. Represent Central Monitoring as a subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and within study teams on RBQM processes.
• Provide Oversight of Contract Research Organization (CRO) Activities: Partner with outsourcing management to align monitoring strategies and ensure CRO partners execute Central Monitoring activities according to the agreed standards.

Who are Parexel

Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.

We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.

You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.

What we are looking for in this role

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 1 year with direct Central Monitoring experience. Site monitoring or data management experience essential.
• Experience using CluePoints is essential
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and analytical insights in a clear and concise manner
• Aptitude for mathematical concepts, statistical methodologies, and data analytics, with a focus on interpreting KRIs and KPIs
• Knowledge and experience with clinical databases, electronic data capture systems, quality control processes, and auditing procedures

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