
Senior eTMF Specialist
Generate:Biomedicines · United States
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage eTMF operations for clinical studies.
- Ensure TMFs are inspection-ready and compliant.
- Oversee CRO/vendor TMF activities.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Utilize Veeva Vault for TMF management.
About the role
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior eTMF Specialist to support sponsor-side eTMF operations and CRO oversight activities for assigned clinical studies. This role is responsible for executing TMF management activities, ensuring TMFs are inspection-ready, complete, and compliant. The position works under the guidance of the Associate Director and focuses on operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary eTMF contact for studies, addressing questions related to eTMF items promptly.
- Manage the quality control and completeness of TMF documents according to GCP and regulatory requirements from study start-up to closeout/archival and inspection preparation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., CRO, Partners) on eTMF activities, including monitoring TMF inventory lists, EDLs, metrics, periodic TMF reviews, overseeing KPIs, and identifying improvement areas.
- Provide TMF guidance to study teams based on established processes and support training on TMF expectations.
- Contribute to TMF-related Work Instructions, SOPs, and tools.
- Support TMF elements of regulatory inspections by providing relevant documents and responses.
- May assist in inspection preparation activities.
CRO/Vendor Oversight:
- Support oversight of CRO/vendor-managed TMFs through regular reviews and follow-ups.
- Track TMF-related issues and action items, ensuring timely resolution with CROs.
- Participate in TMF review meetings and provide updates on status and risks.
- Escalate risks, delays, or quality concerns to the Associate Director as appropriate.
- Assist in reconciliation activities between sponsor and CRO TMFs.
The Ideal Candidate:
- BSc required in a biomedical, life science, or related field of study.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience supporting clinical study operations, including TMF Operations oversight duties.
- Proficiency with TMF, GCP, and eTMF systems.
- Expertise in Veeva Vault system (e.g., eTMF).
- Must have TMF experience working at a sponsor company, not solely in a CRO environment.
- Understanding of the DIA TMF reference model and cross-functional clinical processes.
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the clinical research process, including document collection at study start-up, during study conduct, and close-out.
- Demonstrated understanding of TMF-related ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Familiarity with managing global clinical trials, clinical trial documents, and the TMF document management process.
- Experience with Veeva electronic trial master file system(s), including uploading, reviewing, quality checks (QC), and approving study-required documents.
About Generate Biomedicines:
We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.
Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.
At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.
Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Generate:Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate:Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate:Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Key skills/competency:
- eTMF Specialist
- TMF Management
- GCP Compliance
- Veeva Vault
- Clinical Study Operations
- Regulatory Inspections
- CRO Oversight
- ICH/GCP Guidelines
- DIA TMF Reference Model
- Drug Development
Skills & topics
- eTMF Specialist
- TMF Management
- Clinical Trials
- GCP
- Veeva Vault
- CRO Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Biotechnology
- Drug Development
- Life Sciences
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years of TMF operations experience, GCP knowledge, and specific Veeva Vault expertise. Emphasize sponsor-side experience.
- Showcase your skills: Quantify your achievements in managing TMF quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance for clinical studies.
- Understand the technology: Be prepared to discuss your proficiency with eTMF systems, especially Veeva Vault, and the DIA TMF reference model.
- Prepare for technical questions: Expect to detail your experience with TMF oversight, CRO management, and regulatory inspection support.
- Research the company: Familiarize yourself with Generate Biomedicines' AI-driven drug design approach and their commitment to innovation.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required education for the Senior eTMF Specialist role at Generate Biomedicines?
- The Senior eTMF Specialist role at Generate Biomedicines requires a BSc in a biomedical, life science, or related field of study.
- What is the minimum years of experience needed for this Senior eTMF Specialist position?
- A minimum of 4 years of industry experience is required, specifically in supporting clinical study operations with duties related to TMF Operations oversight.
- Is experience with specific eTMF systems mandatory for this role?
- Yes, proficiency with TMF, GCP, and eTMF systems is required, with a strong emphasis on expertise in the Veeva Vault system (e.g., eTMF).
- Does Generate Biomedicines prefer candidates with sponsor-side TMF experience?
- Yes, the role specifically states that candidates must have TMF experience working at a sponsor company, not solely within a CRO environment.
- What is the salary range for the Senior eTMF Specialist position at Generate Biomedicines?
- The estimated annual salary range for this position is between $94,000 USD and $132,000 USD, in addition to potential bonuses, equity, and benefits.
- How does Generate Biomedicines approach drug development?
- Generate Biomedicines is a clinical-stage generative biology company using AI and machine learning to design proteins with specific biological intent for drug development, aiming to reduce uncertainty, time, and cost.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Senior eTMF Specialist at Generate Biomedicines?
- The main responsibilities include supporting eTMF operations, ensuring TMF completeness and compliance, managing CRO oversight for TMF activities, and serving as the primary eTMF contact for studies.
- What does 'inspection-ready' mean in the context of TMF management at Generate Biomedicines?
- 'Inspection-ready' means that the Trial Master File (TMF) is organized, complete, accurate, and compliant with all relevant regulatory guidelines (like GCP and ICH) and company SOPs, making it ready for review by regulatory authorities during inspections.