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Tmf Lead

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, 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

TMF Lead – Trial Master File Management & Clinical Documentation Oversight

Location: Chennai / Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full-Time | Office with Flex
Company: ICON plc
Job ID: JR146282
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

About the Role
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking an experienced TMF Lead to oversee end-to-end Trial Master File (TMF) management across clinical trials. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring TMF completeness, inspection readiness, and compliance with global regulatory standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage TMF quality, and drive best practices in clinical documentation to support efficient and compliant study execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead TMF setup, maintenance, and oversight across the full clinical trial lifecycle (start-up to archival)

  • Ensure TMF compliance with regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and internal SOPs

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate document filing

  • Conduct TMF quality reviews, audits, and completeness checks to identify and resolve issues

  • Manage Expected Document Lists (EDL), TMF metrics, and document tracking processes

  • Ensure TMF inspection readiness for audits and regulatory inspections

  • Lead client-facing interactions, study meetings, and stakeholder communications

  • Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to TMF team members

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in TMF processes and documentation practices

Required Qualifications & Experience

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

  • Minimum 8+ years of TMF experience with full lifecycle exposure (start-up, maintenance, archival)

  • Strong experience in client management, project management, and stakeholder engagement

  • Hands-on expertise in Veeva Vault eTMF, including EDL management, quality checks, and metrics tracking

  • Proven experience in audit readiness and managing client/regulatory inspections

  • In-depth understanding of TMF regulations, compliance standards, and clinical documentation practices

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

  • Willingness to relocate to Chennai or Bangalore

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in global, multi-study clinical trial environments

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to lead teams and manage complex documentation workflows

Why Join ICON
ICON offers a collaborative and high-performance environment where TMF leaders contribute to regulatory excellence and clinical trial success on a global scale.

Key Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary and leadership career 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 building an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants 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 growth.

This role is ideal for senior TMF professionals seeking leadership opportunities in clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and global trial management within a leading CRO.