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Senior Tmf Specialist

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: 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

Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Office-Based (Office with Flex)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR146301


About ICON

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

Guided by our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, we foster an environment where talented professionals can contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements while advancing their careers.


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior TMF Specialist to support and oversee Trial Master File (TMF) review activities for global clinical studies. This role requires strong expertise in TMF management, periodic file reviews, document completeness assessments, inspection readiness, and electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing co-dependency checks, cross-checks, and identification of missing documents, ensuring that TMFs remain complete, compliant, and inspection-ready throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

TMF Review & Inspection Readiness

  • Perform comprehensive periodic and milestone-based TMF reviews.

  • Conduct eTMF completeness assessments to ensure document quality and regulatory compliance.

  • Ensure assigned studies maintain continuous inspection readiness.

  • Identify and resolve TMF gaps, inconsistencies, and compliance issues.

Document Completeness & Quality Control

  • Conduct:

    • Co-Dependency Checks

    • Cross-Checks

    • Missing Document Identification

    • Quality Reviews

  • Verify that all required study documents are filed correctly and within established timelines.

  • Review document relationships and dependencies to ensure completeness across study records.

Expected Document List (EDL) Management

  • Review and maintain the Expected Document List (EDL).

  • Update document expectations based on study progress and protocol requirements.

  • Ensure all required documentation is accounted for throughout the study lifecycle.

eTMF Management

  • Utilize electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems to manage study documentation.

  • Support ongoing maintenance and organization of TMF records.

  • Ensure accurate filing, indexing, and retrieval of study documents.

Veeva Vault Review Activities

  • Perform TMF review activities within Veeva Vault.

  • Verify document completeness, metadata accuracy, and filing consistency.

  • Support system-based quality reviews and compliance assessments.

ALCOEA Compliance & Metadata Review

  • Conduct ALCOEA reviews to ensure documentation is:

    • Attributable

    • Legible

    • Contemporaneous

    • Original

    • Accurate

    • Enduring

    • Available

  • Review metadata fields for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

  • Ensure document quality standards are consistently maintained.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Study Teams

    • TMF Leads

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Quality Teams

    • Sponsors and Clients

  • Gather review requirements and align TMF activities with study objectives.

  • Provide status updates and recommendations regarding TMF quality and completeness.

Issue Resolution & Follow-Up

  • Track and manage TMF review findings.

  • Follow up with study teams to obtain missing documentation.

  • Monitor action items through completion and closure.

  • Escalate critical compliance risks when necessary.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Deliver training sessions to internal teams on TMF processes and review methodologies.

  • Provide guidance on TMF best practices, compliance requirements, and inspection readiness.

  • Support team development through knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Service Delivery & Performance

  • Ensure all TMF review activities are completed according to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Maintain high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.

  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the TMF function.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Healthcare Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.


Experience

Required

  • Minimum 5 years of Trial Master File (TMF) experience.

  • Proven experience conducting periodic TMF reviews and completeness assessments.

  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience performing:

    • Co-Dependency Checks

    • Cross-Checks

    • Missing Document Identification

    • Inspection Readiness Reviews