IQVIA is hiring for the position of Centralized Monitoring Assistant in Thane and Pune, Maharashtra. This opportunity is suitable for Life Sciences graduates and postgraduates who have experience in clinical research, clinical trial operations, centralized monitoring, or related areas.
The IQVIA Centralized Monitoring Assistant job involves supporting clinical study management teams, reviewing site-level Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), maintaining study trackers, identifying potential site risks, supporting centralized monitors, and ensuring clinical trial activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and study-specific procedures.
Candidates interested in building a career in centralized monitoring, risk-based monitoring, clinical operations, or clinical research can consider this IQVIA clinical research job in Pune and Thane.
About IQVIA
IQVIA is a global provider of clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, technology solutions, and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries.
The organization supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare companies across the development and commercialization of medical treatments. The Centralized Monitoring Assistant position forms part of the clinical research ecosystem supporting effective study oversight and identification of site-level risks.
Key Responsibilities
As a Centralized Monitoring Assistant at IQVIA, selected candidates may be responsible for:
- Providing study-level administrative support to clinical study management teams under supervision.
- Running clinical study system reports and preparing and distributing status reports.
- Creating, updating, and maintaining study trackers.
- Following up on outstanding study-related issues.
- Updating and maintaining clinical systems according to project timelines and plans.
- Supporting tracking compliance to help ensure reliable data are available for analysis.
- Performing activities delegated by Centralized Monitoring leads.
- Assisting Centralized Monitors in preparing i-site packs for assigned sites and countries.
- Pulling and compiling associated study and site reports.
- Processing system access requests and following up with relevant vendors.
- Supporting Technical Solution Specialists with Excel formulations and front-end activities.
- Periodically reviewing site-level Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and historical site performance according to the Central Monitoring Plan.
- Supporting early identification of site-level risks and issues occurring during clinical study conduct.
- Monitoring site performance and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Supporting recommendations such as Site Telephone Contacts or Triggered Onsite Monitoring Visits when required.
- Reviewing whether recommended corrective actions are effective and identifying additional actions when necessary.
- Reviewing the Study Central Monitoring Plan.
- Attending study kick-off meetings, weekly team meetings, and client meetings as required.
- Performing key activities outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) according to customer requirements.
- Completing assigned work in accordance with SOPs, company policies, Good Clinical Practice, regulatory requirements, quality expectations, and project timelines.
Qualification & Eligibility
Candidates applying for the IQVIA Centralized Monitoring Assistant vacancy should meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
- Graduate or Postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences, or an educational equivalent.
Relevant Life Sciences backgrounds may be considered depending on IQVIA’s screening criteria and the equivalency of the candidate’s education.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience.
- At least 6 months of relevant experience is required.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Exact experience requirements can vary depending on customer-specific requirements.
This vacancy should therefore not be treated as a pure fresher position, based on the experience criteria published in the job description.
Skills Required
Candidates should preferably possess:
- Basic understanding of clinical research and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
- Understanding of relevant local clinical research laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint knowledge.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good command of English.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Results-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients.
- Strong listening and telephone communication skills.
- Good data-entry skills.
- Ability to work with clinical study reports, trackers, and monitoring data.
Knowledge or exposure to centralized monitoring, risk-based monitoring, KRIs, clinical trial management, site performance monitoring, and clinical study operations can be particularly relevant for this role.
Why This Role Is Relevant for Clinical Research Professionals
The Centralized Monitoring Assistant role at IQVIA provides exposure to important areas of modern clinical trial oversight, including:
- Centralized monitoring
- Risk-based monitoring
- Site-level risk identification
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Clinical study management
- Study trackers and reports
- Site performance assessment
- Clinical trial compliance
- ICH-GCP requirements
- Cross-functional study team coordination
Experience in centralized monitoring can also build transferable knowledge applicable to broader clinical operations and risk-based quality management functions.
Job Location
The position is currently listed for two locations in Maharashtra:
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Pune, Maharashtra, India
The role is listed as a full-time position.
Application Deadline
The listed application deadline is:
17 August 2026
Candidates interested in the position should consider submitting their applications before the deadline. The employer may change or close a vacancy according to its recruitment requirements.
How to Apply
