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Role:Associate Manager – Lab Centralized Monitoring Location:Kochi (Work from office, 5 days a week)Overview Seeking a strong clinical professional with leadership experience to manage centralized monitoring activities for moderate to complex protocols. The role requires prior line management experience and the ability to lead a mid-sized team effectively.Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Centralized Monitoring Project Coordinators (CPCs). Oversee workload planning, task assignment, mentoring, performance reviews, and staff development. Handle employee relations, training, onboarding, and HR-related actions. Build strong collaboration with global project and operational teams to ensure quality and delivery. Ensure staff have required training, tools, and access; monitor quality through mini-audits. Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA. Track departmental and individual metrics; support continuous improvement initiatives. Assign resources based on skill and experience, ensuring optimal study support. Qualifications Minimum1 yearexperience as a Line Manager. 5+ years Clinical background(mandatory). Experience managing a team of30–40 members . People management experience inHospital/Labsettings preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge ofGCP ,ICH guidelines , therapeutic areas, and protocol basics. Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills. Proficiency inMS Officeand ability to build effective working relationships.