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Manager, Tmf Operations

ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
1 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Manager, TMF Operations

Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office-Based (Office with Flex)
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: JR143093


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Driven by our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, we empower our teams to deliver high-quality clinical research solutions while fostering professional growth and innovation.


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager, TMF Operations to lead Trial Master File (TMF) operations and ensure the quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance of TMF documentation across multiple clinical studies.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing TMF processes, managing a team of TMF professionals, ensuring inspection readiness, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful clinical trial execution.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in TMF management, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team leadership, and clinical trial documentation.


Key Responsibilities

TMF Operations Management

  • Lead and manage TMF Operations activities across multiple clinical studies.

  • Oversee the maintenance, quality, and completeness of Trial Master Files (TMFs).

  • Ensure TMFs are managed in accordance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Sponsor Requirements

    • Company SOPs and Policies

  • Monitor TMF performance and operational effectiveness.

TMF Documentation Oversight

  • Supervise the collection, review, filing, and maintenance of essential clinical trial documents.

  • Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and filed within required timelines.

  • Maintain ongoing oversight of document quality throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

  • Support document reconciliation and completeness reviews.

Inspection Readiness & Compliance

  • Ensure Trial Master Files remain inspection-ready at all stages of study execution.

  • Lead preparation activities for:

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Sponsor Audits

    • Internal Quality Audits

    • Client Reviews

  • Identify and resolve TMF gaps, deficiencies, and compliance risks.

  • Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Quality Assurance

    • Project Management

    • Study Teams

    • Sponsors and Clients

  • Ensure alignment on TMF requirements and study documentation expectations.

  • Facilitate effective communication regarding TMF status and compliance metrics.

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Develop and implement TMF management strategies, procedures, and best practices.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance TMF quality and operational efficiency.

  • Establish and maintain TMF governance standards across projects.

  • Support implementation of new technologies and process enhancements.

Quality Management

  • Monitor and analyze TMF quality metrics and performance indicators.

  • Conduct quality reviews and trend analyses.

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and risk reduction.

  • Ensure adherence to quality management standards and documentation practices.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop TMF Operations staff.

  • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development activities.

  • Provide ongoing training on TMF processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Stakeholder & Client Management

  • Serve as a key point of contact for TMF-related operational matters.

  • Support client interactions regarding TMF status, compliance, and inspection readiness.

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Communicate project risks, challenges, and mitigation strategies effectively.


Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines:

  • Life Sciences

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Healthcare Sciences

  • Related Scientific Field

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree in a related field.

  • Professional certifications in Clinical Research, TMF Management, Quality Management, or Regulatory Compliance.


Experience

Required

  • Extensive experience in TMF Management, Clinical Operations, or Clinical Trial Documentation.

  • Proven experience within:

    • Pharmaceutical Companies

    • Biotechnology Organizations

    • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

  • Demonstrated experience managing TMF teams and clinical documentation processes.