Associate Director, TMF Operations Lead

Mavericks Wanted  

When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on       In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.        Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.  

 

  Who You Are

 

ML Bio Solutions is searching for an experienced TMF Operations Lead to develop and implement the strategy for ensuring completeness and accuracy of the TMF for all BBP-418 clinical trials. This individual will establish and lead the TMF strategy across the BBP-418 clinical development program, ensuring inspection readiness through proactive oversight, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will serve as the TMF Subject Matter Expert, driving process improvements, overseeing CRO performance, and fostering a culture of TMF excellence that aligns with ICH-GCP, regulatory expectations, and company standards.

 

 

What you will do

Lead TMF operations across assigned clinical studies, ensuring timely, complete, and inspection-ready Trial Master File documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Establish TMF governance across the clinical development program by monitoring TMF health, quality metrics, risk assessments, and inspection readiness, and communicating key findings to study teams and leadership.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve TMF processes and governing documents, including TMF Plans, TMF Indexes, SOPs, guidance documents, and CRO TMF Oversight Plans.

Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Medical Writing, Quality Assurance, and external vendors to ensure timely document filing, issue resolution, and consistent execution of TMF processes.

Provide strategic oversight of CRO-managed TMF activities through performance metrics, governance meetings, quality reviews, issue escalation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead TMF inspection readiness activities, including ongoing quality reviews, health assessments, audit support, inspection preparation, artifact retrieval, and CAPA development and follow-up.

Identify TMF compliance risks and quality trends, develop mitigation strategies, and drive corrective and preventive actions to maintain a state of continuous inspection readiness.

Serve as the TMF Subject Matter Expert by providing strategic guidance, delivering training, mentoring study teams, and representing TMF Operations on cross-functional initiatives.

Analyze TMF performance metrics and vendor quality outputs to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and strengthen operational effectiveness across the development program.

Foster a culture of TMF excellence through knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and implementation of innovative approaches to improve TMF quality and efficiency

 

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Minimum Education requirement: University degree qualified or comparable professional education, preferably in medicine / science, paramedical science, computer science, business management or related degree or more than 8 years extensive experience in similar roles and proven track record; direct industry experience in lieu of education will be considered

Experience & Skills:

8+ years of experience in TMF Operations, Clinical Operations, or Clinical Quality, including experience supporting global clinical trials

Understanding of the drug development life cycle

Experience in handling clinical trial-related documents required

Strong knowledge of Trial Master File Reference Model Structure standard and country-level documents

Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with ALCOA+ standards, ICH-GCP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices

Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational skills and possess high standards and great attention to detail

Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Highly conscientious and takes initiative to efficiently resolve issues

Must be resourceful and adaptable to support multiple competing demands and changing priorities

Proven successes in problem-solving, strong decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiar with Smartsheet and SharePoint

Other:

Travel - Remote candidates must be willing to travel for company meetings for a minimum of one week per quarter; travel for team and/or study meetings may be required

Role level will be filled commensurate with experience

At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.

Salary $191,000 — $220,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location.  We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.

For Full-Time U.S Based Roles:

Financial & Rewards   

Market-leading compensation     

401(k) with employer match     

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)    

Pre-tax commuter benefits  (transit and parking)   

Referral bonus  for hired candidates   

Subsidized lunch and parking  on in-office days   

Health & Well-Being  

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums  for you  and  your dependents   

Health Savings Account (HSA)  with annual employer contributions, plus  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)    

Fertility & family-forming benefits    

  Expanded mental health support  (therapy and coaching resources)   

Hybrid work model  with flexibility   

Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off  and company-paid holidays   

Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave  to care for yourself and your family   

Skill Development & Career Paths:  

People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility  

We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching  

We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities