The Central Monitoring Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of centralized monitoring activities across studies, from study start-up through database lock. This includes leading the development and implementation of study-specific centralized monitoring plans, supervising central monitor teams, and driving proactive risk identification and mitigation efforts. The role ensures centralized data reviews are completed with high quality and in alignment with timelines and contributes to cross-functional risk management and continuous process improvement.More specifically, the Central Monitoring Manager must:Oversee the development and execution of centralized monitoring plans across studies, ensuring consistency with RBQM strategy.Lead and manage a team of Central Monitors, providing guidance, oversight, and performance management.Ensure centralized monitoring reviews are completed to quality standards, on time, and within budget.Review and interpret data quality trends and operational signals to identify emerging risks at the study, country, and site levels.Contribute to risk assessments, periodic data reviews, and risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Represent the Central Monitoring function in cross-functional meetings, audits, and client-facing discussions.Provide input into process improvement initiatives, tool development, and refinement of centralized monitoring methodologies.Ensure documentation of reviews and decision-making aligns with SOPs and regulatory expectations.Support training and development of Central Monitoring staff, ensuring alignment with protocol and project strategy.Coordinate resource planning and allocation for centralized monitoring activities across assigned studies.Maintain oversight of centralized monitoring data systems, reporting outputs, and departmental databases.Employees may be assigned to other responsibilities that do not pertain to their former description, if they have the required experience, are qualified and/or have received adequate training.