Associate Director, Central Monitoring

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

401k + paid vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Central Monitoring to lead the central monitoring capability within Global Clinical Development Operations.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Trial Risk Management & Monitoring, this role defines KRIs, translates insights into site and study monitoring decisions, and collaborates to optimize resources across trials. You will manage the Central Monitoring function, maintain KRIs and analytics dashboards, analyze risk signals, document

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of clinical research/clinical operations experience in pharma/biotech.
• Expertise in defining KRIs and translating data signals into monitoring decisions.
• Strong knowledge of ICH E6(R2/R3) and risk-based quality management principles.
• Hands-on experience with central monitoring/statistical analytics platforms.
• Excellent data analytics and clear communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Central Monitoring function with data-driven oversight across clinical trials.
• Define and maintain KRIs and centralized statistical monitoring analytics/dashboards.
• Analyze data trends and risk signals to adjust monitoring strategies as needed.
• Document and operationalize risk-based changes to monitoring plans.
• Serve as the functional lead for central monitoring technology platforms.
• Present findings and recommendations to study teams and senior leadership.
• Ensure inspection-ready documentation and act as SME during audits.
• Provide leadership and development for central monitoring team members.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in monitoring methodologies.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk-based monitoring

ICH E6 knowledge

Central monitoring platforms

AI & advanced analytics

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Central monitoring analytics platforms

Statistical analytics tools

Job description

Join Our Team as an Associate Director, Central Monitoring!As the Associate Director of Central Monitoring, you will play a pivotal role in leading Jazz's central monitoring capability within Global Clinical Development Operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Trial Risk Management & Monitoring, you will be responsible for:

• Defining, generating, and interpreting centralized data outputs, including key risk indicators (KRIs) and statistical signals.
• Translating insights into actionable changes in monitoring strategy at the site, study, and CRA levels.
• Collaborating closely with Trial Risk Management, Site Monitoring, Data Management, and study teams to optimize monitoring resources across our trial portfolio.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Central Monitoring function, ensuring data-driven oversight across clinical trials.
• Define and maintain KRIs and centralized statistical monitoring analytics/dashboards.
• Analyze data trends and risk signals to adjust monitoring strategies as needed.
• Document and operationalize risk-based changes to monitoring plans.
• Serve as the functional lead for central monitoring technology platforms.
• Present findings and recommendations to study teams and senior leadership.
• Ensure inspection-ready documentation and serve as a subject matter expert during audits.
• Provide leadership and development for central monitoring team members.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in monitoring methodologies.

What You Bring to the Table

• 8-10+ years of clinical research/clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Expertise in defining and operationalizing KRIs and translating data signals into monitoring decisions.
• Strong knowledge of ICH E6(R2/R3) and risk-based quality management principles.
• Hands-on experience with central monitoring/statistical analytics platforms.
• Exceptional data analytics skills with the ability to communicate complex trends clearly.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for innovation, including AI and advanced analytics in clinical trial oversight.
• Willingness to travel, including international trips (less than 10%).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is essential.
• Prior people management experience is required.

Welcome to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company on a mission to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for individuals facing serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. Our diverse portfolio includes leading therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing range of cancer treatments. With a patient-focused and science-driven approach, we are pioneering advancements in oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and dedicated employees across multiple countries, all committed to serving patients worldwide.

Why Join Jazz?

At Jazz, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the base pay range is $164,800.00 - $247,200.00, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentive compensation.
• Equity grants as part of our Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan and flexible paid vacation.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

For US-Based Candidates Only

Jazz Pharmacies, Inc. is committed to fair compensation practices and strives to provide market-competitive total compensation packages.