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Senior Tmf Specialist

ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines

Senior TMF Specialist

Job Title: Senior TMF Specialist
Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office With Flex
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR146301
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

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

Built on the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver high-quality clinical research solutions while maintaining regulatory excellence.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking an experienced Senior TMF Specialist to support Trial Master File (TMF) management activities across clinical studies. The role is responsible for ensuring that electronic Trial Master Files (eTMFs) remain complete, accurate, compliant, and inspection-ready throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in periodic file reviews, document reconciliation, co-dependency checks, cross-check validation, and identification of missing TMF documentation using systems such as Veeva Vault.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting successful audits, inspections, and clinical trial execution.


Key Responsibilities

eTMF Review & Completeness Assessment

  • Perform comprehensive:

    • eTMF Completeness Reviews

    • Periodic Reviews

    • Milestone Reviews

  • Conduct detailed assessments of study documentation within electronic Trial Master Files.

  • Ensure all required documents are present, complete, and appropriately filed.


Cross-Checks & Co-Dependency Reviews

  • Perform advanced:

    • Cross-checks

    • Co-dependency checks

    • Document reconciliation activities

  • Identify missing, incomplete, duplicate, or incorrectly filed documents.

  • Validate document relationships and dependencies across TMF sections.

  • Ensure consistency between related study records and documentation.


Inspection Readiness

  • Maintain allocated studies in an inspection-ready state at all times.

  • Support readiness for:

    • Sponsor audits

    • Regulatory inspections

    • Internal quality reviews

  • Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions as required.


Expected Document List (EDL) Management

  • Review and update Expected Document Lists (EDLs) throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Ensure document expectations align with study milestones and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor document collection progress and identify outstanding records.


Document Quality & Compliance Review

  • Conduct ALCOEA reviews to ensure documentation meets quality standards:

    • Attributable

    • Legible

    • Contemporaneous

    • Original

    • Enduring

    • Accurate

  • Perform metadata quality checks for accuracy and consistency.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • TMF Reference Model

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Company SOPs


Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • TMF Leads

    • Clinical Study Teams

    • Clinical Operations

    • Regulatory Teams

    • Quality Assurance Teams

  • Gather review requirements and provide TMF review findings.

  • Track and follow up on action items until closure.

  • Escalate critical TMF issues when necessary.


Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Conduct training sessions for internal teams on:

    • TMF best practices

    • Compliance requirements

    • Document management procedures

  • Provide guidance and support to team members regarding TMF-related queries.

  • Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.


Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

  • Adhere to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Ensure all deliverables are completed within defined timelines.

  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance TMF quality and efficiency.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Healthcare

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree or other advanced qualification in a relevant field.