Associate Director, Central Monitoring & Risk Analytics

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

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