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Manager, Tmf Operations

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ICON
3-12+ years
preferred by company
Bangalore , India
10 Feb. 12, 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

Manager, TMF Operations
Location: Bangalore, India
Work Model: Office with Flex (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: JR141753
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Company: ICON plc

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring a senior leadership opportunity for a Manager, TMF Operations with ICON plc, a globally recognized Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in healthcare intelligence and end-to-end clinical development solutions. This role is ideal for experienced TMF and document management professionals with strong people management expertise and deep knowledge of clinical trial documentation processes.

Job Overview

The Manager, TMF Operations is responsible for leading document management and Trial Master File (TMF) operational activities across multiple clinical studies and clients. This position ensures regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery aligned with ICH-GCP, global regulatory standards, and sponsor requirements.

The role requires strategic oversight, process improvement leadership, stakeholder engagement, and management of large TMF teams within a dynamic global clinical research environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage TMF and document management operations for internal and client-sponsored clinical trials

  • Oversee document receipt, review, scanning, indexing, quality control, filing, tracking, and archiving activities

  • Ensure TMF documentation complies with ICON SOPs, client requirements, and global regulatory guidelines

  • Coordinate Document Management staff activities across multiple projects and clients

  • Manage status reporting for stakeholders and ensure SLA adherence

  • Supervise quality control activities and ensure inspection readiness

  • Develop and implement study-specific procedures and new business processes

  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives within TMF operations

  • Manage document archiving and storage in compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Participate in client audits and regulatory inspections

  • Liaise with study teams, clients, and internal departments to resolve operational issues

  • Ensure adequate document tracking, supply management, and storage maintenance

  • Travel domestically or internationally as required (up to 25%)

Leadership and People Management

  • Manage and mentor a team of 20–30 TMF professionals

  • Oversee staff training and collaborate with Corporate Training teams to ensure compliance with training requirements

  • Address quality issues, project timelines, and team development needs

  • Foster a high-performance culture aligned with ICON’s core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Partnership, and Integrity

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related scientific field (or equivalent experience)

  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in TMF operations and clinical study documentation

  • Strong understanding of clinical study start-up requirements and lifecycle documentation management

  • Minimum 3+ years of people management experience managing teams of 20–30 members (mandatory)

  • Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements

  • Proven experience in managing multiple clients and complex projects

  • Strong expertise in document management systems and electronic TMF platforms

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Customer-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management capabilities

Core Competencies

  • TMF lifecycle management and inspection readiness

  • Regulatory compliance and quality assurance

  • Operational leadership and team development

  • Process optimization and continuous improvement

  • Audit and risk management

Compensation and Benefits

ICON offers a competitive compensation structure benchmarked against industry standards. Performance-based annual bonuses reflect both organizational and individual achievement.

Employee benefits may include:

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Flexible country-specific benefits including wellness programs, childcare support, and subsidized services

Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process.