Principal Global Trial Associate
Hyderabad, INPosted Jul 23, 2026
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Responsibilities involve a combination of execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Management Responsibilities
* Supports study execution utilizing available performance metrics and quality indicators
* May oversee clinical monitoring quality and adherence to established processes and plans
* Supports/manages discrete study deliverables (i.e., timelines, study plans, CTMS, etc.) through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to inform robust data driven decisions
* Proactively identifies potential risks, support Global Trial Lead (GTL) leading study in development/implementation of actions, and contributes to discussions on appropriate trade-offs of balancing risks with study deliverables and costs. In situations where Principal GTA is the lead of a study, they will manage development and implementation of actions associated with identified risks.
* Solves routine problems/issues; escalates to GTL or other related functions as needed
* Informs lead GTL and other leadership (as appropriate) on overall clinical trial plans and of potential issues/mitigation
* Exposure to situations where benefit-risk and issues assessments need to be managed
* Supports creation and implementation of project management tools at study level (issues log and risk management plan – drives tool maintenance
Study Planning, Conduct & Closure Responsibilities
* Manages the development/set-up and/or collection of study level documentation and support GTL in ensuring eTMF accuracy, completion and ongoing quality for all studies.
* Supports GTL's review of study documents such as synopsis, protocol/protocol concept sheet, ICF, CRFs, CRF completion Guidelines, Study Execution plans, Clinical Data Review Plan, Clinical Database edit specification, Clinical Study Report (CSR). In situations where Principal GTA is the lead of a study the will perform these tasks.
* Supports country and site feasibility/selection processes with use of robust data.
* May support the development of the subject recruitment/retention strategy and related initiatives
* Oversee/Supports study specific CSR appendices, as needed.
* Supports GTL in providing input and communicating with the appropriate teams for response to country/regulatory IRB/IEC.
* Assists with data, protocol deviation review, and study level trackers.
* Participates in Audit Response Team, CAPA, and inspections.
* May be responsible for managing certain company-sponsored study types from start-up through close-out (e.g., NPP, HEOR, with patients).
* Reviews vendor invoices and lead approval process or submits to GTL's for approval (as needed); manages accruals and LSD/SOW changes.
* Provides input to the development/management of the vendor scope of work/LSD per contract, quality, and budget under the supervision of the GTL and outsourcing manager
* Reviews the study budget worksheet for completeness and accuracy
* Participates in updating financial forecasting and support...