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Senior Tmf Specialist

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2-7+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 11, 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

Senior TMF Specialist – Trial Master File (eTMF)

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: JR142071
Department: Regulatory Document Management
Employment Type: Full-Time | Office-Based
Industry: Clinical Research | Regulatory Affairs | Trial Master File Management | CRO


Senior TMF Specialist Job in Chennai – Clinical Research & Regulatory Documentation

A leading global clinical research organization is hiring a Senior TMF Specialist in Chennai to manage and oversee Trial Master File (TMF) activities across global clinical trials.

This role is critical in ensuring inspection readiness, regulatory compliance, and document integrity within electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in TMF periodic reviews, document completeness checks, regulatory compliance standards, and Veeva Vault systems.


Role Overview

The Senior TMF Specialist will be responsible for managing and reviewing Trial Master File documentation to ensure alignment with global regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP and health authority expectations.

This position plays a key role in maintaining inspection readiness, identifying missing documents, conducting metadata and ALCOEA checks, and supporting study teams to close compliance gaps efficiently.


Key Responsibilities

Trial Master File Oversight & Review

  • Perform comprehensive eTMF completeness checks, including milestone and periodic reviews.

  • Conduct cross-checks and co-dependency checks to identify missing or misfiled documents within Veeva Vault eTMF.

  • Ensure TMF is inspection-ready at all times for allocated studies.

  • Maintain and update the Expected Document List (EDL) as required.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Perform ALCOEA (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Enduring, Available) checks and metadata validation.

  • Ensure documents meet global regulatory standards and internal SOP requirements.

  • Identify gaps and proactively follow up with study teams to resolve outstanding TMF action items.

  • Maintain adherence to agreed SLAs and stakeholder deliverables.

Collaboration & Training

  • Collaborate with TMF Leads and study teams to gather review requirements.

  • Conduct internal training sessions and address team queries related to TMF best practices.

  • Support continuous process improvements in regulatory document management workflows.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in Trial Master File (TMF) management and periodic review within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech organization.

  • At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in missing document identification and TMF reconciliation activities.

  • Proven experience ensuring inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.

  • Strong working knowledge of eTMF systems, preferably Veeva Vault.


Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.

  • Advanced degree preferred.


Technical Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Global TMF regulations and best practices

    • Regulatory inspection readiness standards

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Veeva Vault eTMF

    • Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document tracking tools.

  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

  • High attention to detail with strong document compliance awareness.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional global teams.


Why Apply for This Senior TMF Specialist Role?

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized clinical research organization.

  • Exposure to global regulatory audits and inspection readiness programs.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.

  • Health insurance and retirement planning support.

  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.

  • Inclusive and performance-driven work culture.


Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates requiring assistance during the recruitment process.


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