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Tmf Lead

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-8 years
Not Disclosed
Madhapur, India
10 Feb. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: TMF Lead (Trial Master File Lead)
Location: Madhapur, Telangana, India
Job ID: 25105413
Company: Syneos Health

About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization. Operating in more than 110 countries with over 29,000 professionals, the company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to bring therapies to market efficiently and compliantly.

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products, demonstrating strong global clinical research and regulatory capabilities.

Job Overview

The TMF Lead (Trial Master File Lead) is responsible for managing and overseeing electronic and/or paper Trial Master File (TMF) activities for assigned clinical studies from award through final transfer and archiving. The role ensures the TMF remains complete, accurate, and inspection-ready in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, global regulatory standards, and company SOPs.

This position typically handles low to medium complexity clinical trials and may support senior TMF leadership on high-complexity programs.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in clinical research

  • At least 3+ years of hands-on TMF management experience

  • Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments

  • Practical exposure to electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems

  • Prior audit and inspection readiness experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

TMF Operations and Oversight

  • Manage full lifecycle TMF activities from study start-up to final transfer

  • Verify accurate study setup and configuration within the eTMF platform

  • Maintain continuous inspection readiness and overall TMF health

  • Develop and execute project-specific TMF Plans

  • Monitor document completeness, quality, and submission timelines

Project Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

  • Attend Kick-Off Meetings, QuickStart Camps, Quality Finish Camps, and other trusted process meetings as the TMF Subject Matter Expert

  • Provide regular TMF status updates and actionable metrics to stakeholders

  • Collaborate with Project Leads and Functional Leads to ensure timely document filing

  • Participate in sponsor calls and internal project meetings as required

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management

  • Monitor and report TMF health metrics, identifying risks and mitigation strategies

  • Drive compliance improvements and follow up on non-compliance trends

  • Support and participate in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections

  • Oversee and coordinate Quality Control processes

  • Deliver targeted retraining to project teams based on TMF performance data

Operational Excellence

  • Provide timelines and deliverable tracking to project teams and TMF Operations

  • Support TMF Lead II or Senior TMF Leads on complex studies

  • Contribute to operational and financial KPI reviews

  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives within TMF Operations

Technical Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory frameworks including FDA and EMA requirements

  • Experience with industry-standard eTMF platforms

  • Knowledge of clinical trial documentation lifecycle management

  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities related to TMF health metrics

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management systems

Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities

  • Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

  • Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills

  • Effective collaboration within global, cross-functional teams

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work on global clinical development programs

  • Structured career development and training opportunities

  • Collaborative and performance-driven environment

  • Exposure to multinational regulatory standards and best practices

  • Opportunity to contribute to therapies that improve patient lives worldwide

Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable employment legislation across all regions of operation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided where required to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.