Sr. TMF Lead
Job Summary
ABOUT ALIMENTIV
Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour operational excellence and deep therapeutic expertise including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.
We operate as a private profit-with-purpose company channeling our commercial success back into scientific research technology and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines we are growing deliberately and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.
If you want to do meaningful work build something real and invest back in research that changes lives we want to meet you.
THE OPPORTUNITYquality compliance and continuous inspection readiness. Acting as a TMF subject matter expert (SME) the role aligns
sponsor-specific TMF requirements with CRO processes applies risk-based TMF management practices and leads TMF
execution from study start-up through close-out. The Sr. TMF Lead independently advises sponsors and internal stakeholders
mentors TMF staff and contributes subject matter expertise to TMF process and system improvements.
- Serve as TMF Lead for complex high-risk or strategically important studies or programs.
- Provide end-to-end TMF oversight from study start-up through close-out transfer and archival.
- Utilize TMF metrics KPIs and risk-based assessments to monitor TMF health and inspection readiness.
- Partner with Project Management and Functional Leads to proactively manage TMF deliverables and risks.
- Ensure TMF oversight reports and status updates are delivered to sponsors and internal stakeholders on a defined
cadence. - Lead study-level audit and inspection readiness activities and support audit responses.
- Provide strategic study-facing oversight across assigned studies programs or product lines to ensure consistent
TMF execution. - Align sponsor-specific TMF requirements with CRO processes and filing models ensuring clear expectations for
study teams. - Utilize TMF metrics KPIs and risk-based assessments to ensure TMFs meet standards for quality completeness
timeliness and inspection readiness. - Identify cross-study or systemic trends and risks; develop and drive mitigation strategies corrective actions and
targeted training initiatives. - Act as TMF SME for TMF Management Plans file and guidance.
- Support sponsor-facing TMF strategy discussions and governance forums.
- Act as escalation point for complex TMF risks and compliance issues.
- Ensure consistent application of TMF processes standards and quality expectations across assigned studies.
- Identify study-facing process gaps inefficiencies or compliance risks and escalate recommendations to TMF
Operations (TMFO) and Quality. - Contribute subject matter expertise to TMF process updates SOP revisions and system enhancements led by
TMFO. - Support implementation of updated TMF processes tools and system changes within study teams.
- Provide advanced mentoring and TMF oversight guidance to TMF Leads TMFAs and TMFCs to ensure consistent
application of TMF standards. - Develop and deliver advanced TMF training materials for study teams and functional stakeholders.
- Partner with Quality Training & Compliance (QTC) to ensure training reflects current processes and inspection
expectations. - Serve as a knowledge resource for complex TMF scenarios regulatory expectations and inspection readiness.
- Minimum 7-9 years of recent related experience in TMF function within a Contract Research Organization along with an Honours Bachelors degree
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP 21 CFR Part 11 EU CTR and other global regulatory requirements
- TMF Reference Model and risk-based TMF management principles
- Experience with inspection readiness activities (FDA EMA MHRA etc) and TMF audits
- Procedural gap analysis and issue resolution in TMF contexts
- Experience with leading eTMF platforms (e.g. Veeva Vault Wingspan)
- TMF governance quality oversight and inspection readiness
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed environment
- Program-level or portfolio TMF oversight experience including study alignment and risk management within a
sponsor or CRO environment - Demonstrated ability to advise sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders on TMF strategy and risk management
- Certifications related to clinical research quality or regulatory compliance (e.g. SOCRA ACRP RAPS TMF
certification) would be an asset - Continuous improvement mindset and ability to provide study-level process guidance
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Accelerate your GI clinical trials with Alimentiv’s site network, clinical trial services, medical imaging, and biomarker discovery