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Manager, Tmf Operations

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager, TMF Operations (Job ID: 25107714)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: IND – Hyderabad (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time, Managerial Role
Experience Level: 8+ years (including 3+ years in leadership roles)


Role Summary

The Manager, TMF Operations is responsible for leading Trial Master File (TMF) operations teams, ensuring inspection readiness, regulatory compliance, and high-quality document management across clinical studies. The role includes people management, process oversight, training, and operational excellence within electronic TMF (eTMF) environments.


Key Responsibilities

Team & People Management

  • Manage TMF operations staff including:

    • TMF Document Assistants

    • TMF Document Specialists

    • TMF Compliance Specialists

    • TMF Analysts / TMF Leads

  • Oversee study assignments and workload distribution

  • Conduct performance reviews, appraisals, and employee counseling

  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new hires

  • Support professional development and mentoring of team members

Operational Oversight

  • Ensure delivery of TMF operational KPIs and quality standards

  • Monitor staff performance, utilization, and compliance

  • Approve timecards, expenses, and training completion

  • Manage transitions across studies, workflows, and processes

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure TMF compliance with SOPs, WIs, and regulatory requirements

  • Prepare and support audits and regulatory inspections

  • Maintain inspection readiness of TMF systems and documentation

  • Control access to Document Control Room as per SOPs

Process Improvement & Leadership

  • Lead or support departmental process improvement initiatives

  • Contribute to business unit-level operational enhancements

  • Deliver or design TMF training programs (virtual/in-person)

  • Coordinate with staffing vendors for temporary workforce needs

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders

  • Provide guidance on TMF policies, technical issues, and priorities


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate degree in Life Sciences or related field:

    • BSc / MSc

    • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

    • BDS

    • Biotechnology or equivalent

Experience

  • 8+ years in clinical/medical/regulatory documentation environment

  • Strong experience in eTMF operations

  • Minimum 3 years in a leadership or people management role

  • Experience with regulatory records and clinical documentation preferred


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and clinical documentation standards

  • Leadership and team management capabilities

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written)

  • Strong organizational and multitasking ability

  • Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS/eTMF)

  • Proficiency in:

    • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    • Email and web-based systems

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

  • Strong attention to quality, compliance, and detail


Work Environment

  • Hybrid work model (Hyderabad, India)

  • May require up to 25% travel

  • Dynamic, multi-study clinical operations environment