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Senior Tmf Specialist

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ICON PLC
2-5+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 March 18, 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 Management & Compliance

Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time | Office with Flex
Company: ICON plc
Job ID: JR146301

About the Role
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a Senior TMF Specialist to manage and oversee Trial Master File (TMF) activities across clinical trials. This role is essential in ensuring TMF completeness, inspection readiness, and compliance with global regulatory standards.

You will play a key role in periodic TMF reviews, identifying gaps, and ensuring high-quality documentation practices that support successful clinical trial execution and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eTMF reviews including periodic and milestone-based completeness checks

  • Conduct co-dependency checks, cross-checks, and identify missing or incomplete documents

  • Ensure eTMF is inspection-ready for assigned clinical studies

  • Maintain and update Expected Document Lists (EDL) as required

  • Perform ALCOEA and metadata checks to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance

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

  • Follow up on action items and ensure timely closure

  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on TMF processes and best practices

  • Ensure adherence to SLAs and stakeholder deliverables

  • Support continuous improvement in TMF processes and documentation quality

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

  • Minimum 5+ years of TMF experience in clinical research

  • At least 2–3 years of experience in periodic TMF review, including co-dependency checks, cross-checks, and identification of missing documents

  • Strong understanding of TMF regulations, inspection readiness, and compliance standards

  • Hands-on experience with electronic TMF systems (eTMF), preferably Veeva Vault

  • Proficiency in metadata review, ALCOEA principles, and document management practices

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Veeva Vault and TMF systems

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tracking tools

  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections

Why Join ICON
ICON offers a collaborative and quality-driven environment where TMF professionals play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and clinical trial success.

Key Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary and career growth opportunities

  • Flexible work environment (office with flexibility)

  • Generous leave policies

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Retirement and financial planning benefits

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

  • Life insurance and wellness programs

  • Flexible, country-specific employee benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
ICON is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity without discrimination.

Application Note
Candidates who may not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply. ICON values diverse experience and supports continuous professional development.

This role is ideal for experienced TMF professionals seeking to advance their careers in clinical documentation, compliance, and inspection readiness within a leading global CRO.