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Manager - Tmf Operations

ICON
8-12 years
₹20 LPA – ₹35 LPA
Chennai, India
15 Aug. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager – TMF Operations

Company: ICON plc
Location: Chennai, India (Office with Flex)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8–12 Years (Estimated based on the leadership responsibilities and extensive TMF management experience required.)

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹20 LPA – ₹35 LPA (Estimated market range based on experience, leadership responsibilities, and organization. Actual salary may vary.)

Job Summary

ICON is seeking an experienced Manager – TMF Operations to lead Trial Master File (TMF) management across multiple clinical studies. The role is responsible for ensuring TMF quality, completeness, compliance, and inspection readiness while leading a team of TMF professionals and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful clinical trial execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the TMF Operations team responsible for maintaining Trial Master Files across multiple clinical studies.

  • Ensure TMF documentation complies with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.

  • Oversee the collection, review, filing, and maintenance of essential clinical trial documents throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Monitor TMF completeness, quality, and timeliness to ensure continuous inspection readiness.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Medical Writing, and other cross-functional teams.

  • Develop and implement TMF management strategies, policies, SOPs, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.

  • Monitor TMF quality metrics, identify compliance gaps, and drive continuous process improvements.

  • Prepare and maintain TMFs for regulatory inspections, sponsor audits, and client reviews.

  • Address audit findings and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to TMF documentation.

  • Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to TMF Operations staff.

  • Support project planning, workload management, and resource allocation across multiple studies.

  • Ensure adherence to project timelines, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations.

  • Travel as required (approximately 25%) to support business needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Documentation Management, or a related discipline.

  • 8–12 years of experience in Trial Master File (TMF) Management, Clinical Operations, or Clinical Documentation within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.

  • Demonstrated experience leading TMF teams in a regulated clinical research environment.

  • Strong knowledge of global TMF requirements and clinical trial documentation standards.

Required Skills

  • Expertise in Trial Master File (TMF) management and clinical documentation.

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, TMF Reference Model, and global regulatory requirements.

  • Experience with electronic TMF (eTMF) systems and document management platforms.

  • Leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

  • Experience preparing TMFs for regulatory inspections and sponsor audits.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with leading eTMF platforms such as Veeva Vault eTMF, Phlexglobal, Wingspan, or similar systems.

  • Knowledge of TMF quality metrics, compliance monitoring, and CAPA management.

  • Experience supporting global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Familiarity with regulatory authority inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, etc.).

  • Experience driving process improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

  • Ability to mentor and develop TMF professionals while fostering a culture of quality and compliance.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable).

  • Retirement and pension plans.

  • Life insurance and disability coverage.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.

  • Structured learning and leadership development programs.

  • Flexible office-based work environment.

  • Opportunities to work on global clinical trials within a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO).