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Rajesh Chauhan

Ex - Sr. Centralized Monitoring Lead, Ex - Lead Clinical Analyst
Jalandhar,Punjab

Summary

Strategic and result-driven Sr. Centralized Monitoring Lead with approx. 13 Years of experience in clinical research, project management and clinical analytics. Expertise in centralized monitoring, site management, data analytics, data visualization, report review, Investigator payment and global clinical operations. Proficient in data analytics, reporting, and visualization tools to extract actionable insights and drive operational efficiency. Certified in Data Science and Business Analytics. Currently pursuing advanced master program in AIML (including Generative AI). Seeking impactful opportunities to blend clinical domain knowledge with data science to influence strategic decision-making in research and development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
4
4
Languages

Work History

Sr. Centralized Monitoring Lead

IQVIA
Gurugram, Remote
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Led centralized monitoring for global studies; managed over 100 studies across regions.
  • Reviewed and approved 1000+ monitoring reports.
    Conducted data analytics for study, site, and CRA trends for multiple studies and shared actionable intelligence with clients.
  • Developed and implemented trackers for protocol deviations, COP compliance, monitoring frequency, and vendor/site staff.
  • Managed 40+ CRAs and CTAs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific as Global Unblinded Clinical Lead.
  • Approved timely investigator payments and ensured regulatory and protocol compliance.

Centralized Monitoring Lead

IQVIA
Gurugram
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Conducted data analytics for study, site, and CRA trends for multiple studies and shared actionable intelligence with clients.
  • Streamlined workflows and improved operational efficiency across studies.
  • Handled multi-million-dollar investigator payments for more than 10,000 subject visits.
  • Reviewed and approved 200+ monitoring reports.

Lead Clinical Analyst

IQVIA
Gurugram, Remote
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Created study dashboards and presentations to present weekly study insights to clients.
  • Managed global analytics for 4 large studies across.

Sr. Clinical Process Specialist

IQVIA
Gurugram, Remote
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led and scaled the AUL process; supported 100+ global studies.
  • Mentored 20+ internal resources and trained over 100 Centralized Monitoring Leads (CMLs).

Clinical Process Specialist

IQVIA
Gurugram, Remote
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Optimized user access workflows (AUL) and contributed to SOP development.
  • Trained teams of more than 100 CMLs on new AUL processes during pilot implementation.

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA
Bengaluru
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Performed 500+ monitoring visits and site closures across India.
  • Reviewed CRFs and adverse event documentation; ensured protocol adherence.

CRA I

IQVIA
Bengaluru
06.2011 - 09.2013
  • Led site start-up, monitoring, and close-out activities across 20+ clinical trial sites, ensuring 100% GCP compliance.
  • Delivered targeted training to site staff and investigators, resulting in a 30% reduction in protocol deviations and improved site audit readiness.
  • These efforts directly contributed to successfully facing a Drugs Controller General (India) GCP inspection at Fortis Hospital, Delhi, with no major findings.

CRA I

Jubilant Clinsys Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2010 - 05.2011
  • Conducted 10+ site initiation and monitoring visits across India, ensuring timely enrollment, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance across all assigned sites.
  • Provided end-to-end regulatory support, contributing to a 25% reduction in site activation timelines.
  • Presented patient enrollment strategies at Investigator Meeting in Chennai leading to a 40% increase in first patient-in rates and maintained 100% accuracy in essential study documentation throughout the trial lifecycle.

Trainee CRA

Jubilant Clinsys Ltd.
Noida
07.2009 - 12.2009
  • Managed 30+ Ethics Committee (EC) submissions with a 100% approval rate on first submission.
  • Conducted detailed site feasibility assessments on 100 + pan India sites that improved site selection accuracy by 35.
  • Supported in successfully registering multiple trials in national and international clinical trial registries, reducing delays in study start-up by 20%.

Education

Advanced AI & ML Master’s Program -

Tutor Academy In Collaboration With Microsoft
Online
05.2024 - 07.2025

PG Program in Data Science And Business Analytics - Data Science & Business Analytics

University of Texas – McCombs School of Business
The University Of Texas At Austin
02.2023 - 03.2024

Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical Research - Clinical Research

Clinical Research Education And Management Academy
New Delhi
09.2009

Online Advanced Clinical Research Program -

Clinical Research International (CRI)
Ontario
09.2009

Master of Science - Human Genomics

National Centre For Human Genome Studies & Research
Panjab University, Chandigarh
06.2004

Skills

Certification

PGP in Data Science & Business Analytics, UT Austin

Accomplishments

· Successfully completed 6 Projects: Role: Clinical Research Associate

· Successfully completed 07 Projects: Role: Global Centralized Monitoring Lead.

· Successfully completed 04 Projects: Role: Global Lead Clinical Analyst.

· Successfully completed 2 Projects: Role: Global Unblinded Clinical Lead.

· Successfully completed 1 Project: Role: Global Clinical Lead (Database Lock – COV phase)

· Successfully completed 1 Project: Role: Clinical Lead, Study Discontinuation – Final eTMF delivery and Final Investigator payment reconciliation.


Work Availability

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Timeline

Advanced AI & ML Master’s Program -

Tutor Academy In Collaboration With Microsoft
05.2024 - 07.2025

PG Program in Data Science And Business Analytics - Data Science & Business Analytics

University of Texas – McCombs School of Business
02.2023 - 03.2024

Sr. Centralized Monitoring Lead

IQVIA
11.2018 - 06.2022

Centralized Monitoring Lead

IQVIA
07.2017 - 10.2018

Lead Clinical Analyst

IQVIA
06.2016 - 06.2017

Sr. Clinical Process Specialist

IQVIA
04.2015 - 06.2016

Clinical Process Specialist

IQVIA
10.2014 - 03.2015

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA
10.2013 - 10.2014

CRA I

IQVIA
06.2011 - 09.2013

CRA I

Jubilant Clinsys Ltd.
01.2010 - 05.2011

Trainee CRA

Jubilant Clinsys Ltd.
07.2009 - 12.2009

Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical Research - Clinical Research

Clinical Research Education And Management Academy

Online Advanced Clinical Research Program -

Clinical Research International (CRI)

Master of Science - Human Genomics

National Centre For Human Genome Studies & Research

Languages

English
Hindi
Punjabi
Himachali

Honors And Awards

Awards & Recognitions
  • Bravo! Award for commitment to project deliveries – Oct 2017
  • Applause Awards for outstanding teamwork and process excellence – 2014, 2016
  • Thank Q Awards for dedication in AUL process and Abbot study support – 2012, 2015
  • Best Teamwork Award – Aug 2014
  • Applause Award for leading AUL process and setting high performance standards – Apr 2014
  • Distinguished Performance Award for exceeding quarterly site visit targets and 100% report compliance – Mar 2013
  • Special Achievement Award for supporting ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study – Jan 2013
  • Applause Award for exemplary support during DCGI inspection at Fortis Hospital – Nov 2012
  • Outstanding Achievement Award for ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study – 2011
  • Certificate of Appreciation & Trophy for ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study – Nov 2011
  • WWD Recognition for Q3 data and IP backlog cleanup without quality compromise – Dec 2011
  • Best Newcomer Nominee, Jubilant Clinsys Ltd. – 2009–2010

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