Head of eTMF Systems & Compliance in London

Title

Head e TMF Systems

Company

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

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Job Description

Head e TMF (Electronic Trial Master File) Systems

Division / Function

R&D / Clinical Development Operations (CDO)

Location

• London (UK) / Paris (FR) / Boston (US)
• WHAT -
• Summary & Purpose of the Position

The Head e TMF (Electronic Trial Master File) Systems is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the oversight, management and continuous improvement of Ipsen’s e TMF ecosystem, ensuring that Trial Master Files are always inspection ready and fully compliant with regulatory standards (e. g.

ICH-GCP, data protection regulations).

This role owns Ipsen’s Veeva Vault e TMF system from a business perspective, ensuring it effectively supports Ipsen’s R&D and Clinical Development Operations transformation agenda.

The role drives strategy, governance, processes, training and user adoption across functions and geographies, working in close partnership with Clinical Operations, R&D IT, Quality, Digital and external vendors/CROs.

• WHAT -
• Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
• 1. Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Lead the global e TMF strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Ipsen’s R&D and CDO transformation initiatives and operating model.
• Act as the e TMF business process owner, accountable for the quality, compliance and fitness-for-purpose of TMF content, processes and systems.
• Ensure TMF operating standards, electronic clinical systems, data standards and related business processes support compliant, efficient end-to-end study management.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for e TMF management and inspection readiness, representing the function in audits, inspections and key governance forums.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of all e TMF-related activities and vendors, ensuring decisions are data-driven and risk-based.
• System Implementation & Oversight
• Lead the governance framework associated with required updates, validation and implementation of e TMF system releases (e. g. Veeva Vault upgrades, integrations).
• Define and maintain e TMF standards (SOPs, business rules, templates, taxonomies and performance metrics) and ensure all end-users are trained and qualified.
• Own and monitor TMF performance objectives and metrics (e. g. completeness, timeliness, quality), and drive corrective and preventive actions where needed.
• Monitor TMF health status (including system usage and quality checks) to ensure consistent compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Drive development of innovative, risk-based e TMF operational processes that inform business decisions, mitigate compliance risk and embed leading practices.
• 3. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Establish and lead e TMF functional governance with CROs and other external partners to ensure alignment on Ipsen processes, timelines and quality standards.
• Drive standardization of e TMF practices between Ipsen’s internal teams, e TMF vendor and CROs/third-party providers.
• Partner with R&D IT, Digital and other third-party vendors on e TMF services, integrations and contractor management, ensuring appropriate governance forums are in place.
• Ensure vendor performance meets contractual obligations and Ipsen standards, using KPIs and dashboards to provide visibility and enable proactive issue management.
• 4. Process Improvement & Compliance
• Promote a risk-based approach to maintaining a continuous state of audit and inspection readiness across all TMFs.
• Ensure e TMF processes and system usage comply with applicable regulations and guidelines (e. g. ICH-GCP, data protection, local regulatory expectations) and Ipsen SOPs.
• Identify, assess and escalate significant quality and compliance risks, lead or support investigations, root cause analysis and remediation initiatives.
• Identify and lead e TMF system and process improvement initiatives, using data insights, user feedback and industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with CDO leadership, Quality and other internal stakeholders on SOP development, controlled document updates and cross-functional process harmonization.
• 5. Integration & Acquisition Support
• Provide e TMF leadership and expertise for integration of acquired companies, licensed assets or strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with the CDO Integration Lead and other workstreams to plan and deliver e TMF migration activities, ensuring robust governance, data integrity and timely adoption of Ipsen standards.
• 6. User Support, Change Management & Training
• Ensure fit-for-purpose training programmes, user guides, SOPs and e-learning materials are in place, regularly reviewed and updated.
• Drive effective change management and user adoption for new releases, process changes and integrations, in partnership with CDO, R&D IT and local teams.
• Collect, monitor and act on user feedback to improve system usability, training effectiveness and ways of working.
• Act as escalation point for complex user issues and recurring system challenges and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented.
• 7. Team Leadership & People Management
• Lead, coach and develop the e TMF team to deliver high performance, strong collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives, priorities and development plans for team members, aligned to Ipsen’s leadership competencies and ways of being.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and globally minded team culture, working across functions, geography and time zones.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in driving e TMF user acceptance and inspection-readiness as a core enabler of clinical excellence.
• Key Technical Competencies
• Expert knowledge of TMF/e TMF processes, regulatory requirements and inspection-readiness standards.
• In-depth experience with Veeva Vault e TMF (or similar) including configuration, validation, release management and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Gx P system validation, data integrity principles and clinical trial lifecycle.
• Ability to design and implement TMF metrics, dashboards and data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Strong vendor and CRO governance skills, including contract oversight and performance management.
• HOW - Behavioural Competencies Required
• Excellence in Execution (Hands – Making a Real Impact)
• Plans and prioritizes work to ensure TMFs are always inspection ready, even under pressure or tight timelines.
• Translate strategy into clear goals, timelines and KPIs for the e TMF team and stakeholders.
• Drives a culture of operational discipline, continuous improvement and best practice sharing across studies and regions.
• Manages Complexity (Head – Thinking Dexterity)
• Makes sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information across systems, vendors and studies to solve problems effectively.
• Simplifies complexity for others by providing clear guidance, standards and decision frameworks.
• Anticipates issues and scenarios (e. g. inspections, integrations, migrations) and prepares robust, pragmatic solutions.
• Collaborates & Builds Effective Teams (Hands / Heart – Making a Real Impact & Social Agility)
• Build strong partnerships with Clinical Operations, R&D IT, Quality, Digital, CROs and other stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Creating a high-trust, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and constructive challenge is encouraged.
• Leverages strengths across the network (internal and external) to solve problems, standardize ways of working and accelerate outcomes for patients.
• Communicates Effectively & Influences (Heart – Being Intentional)
• Communicates complex system, process and regulatory topics in a clear, accessible way for different audiences (e. g. study teams, IT, leadership, inspectors).
• Use data, stories and patient-centric arguments to influence decisions and secure alignment on e TMF priorities and investments.
• Listens actively, seeks feedback and adapts style to build trust and commitment across cultures and functions.
• Ensures Accountability (Hands – Making a Real Impact)
• Sets and reinforces clear accountabilities for e TMF quality, completeness and timeliness across all stakeholders (internal teams, CROs, vendors).
• Holds self and others to commitments, following through agreed actions and ensuring issues are addressed at root cause.
• Role-models Ipsen’s values and ways of being by taking ownership for successes, failures and learning, and by encouraging the same in the team.
• HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential)

• Demonstrated expertise in TMF/e TMF management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including deep understanding of TMF Reference Model, ICH-GCP and inspection expectations.
• Proven track record in owning and optimizing an enterprise e TMF platform (preferably Veeva Vault), including configuration changes, release management, validation and integrations with other clinical systems.
• Experience designing and implementing TMF standards, governance frameworks, SOPs, business rules and training for global user communities.
• Strong experience managing relationships and performance with CROs and other external vendors for TMF/e TMF services.
• Evidence of leading cross-functional, global initiatives and successfully implementing change in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Knowledge & Experience (preferred)

• Experience in mid-sized global biopharma/biotech organisations with evolving R&D operating models.
• Experience with system migrations and e TMF integration in the context of acquisitions, divestments or partnerships.
• Previous leadership of distributed/global teams and virtual collaboration environments.
• Familiarity with broader clinical systems landscape (e. g. CTMS, RTSM, EDC) and data flows into TMF.

Education / Certifications (essential)

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Information Technology or a related discipline.

Education / Certifications (preferred)

• Advanced degree (e. g. MSc, Pharm D, Ph D, MBA) in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications (e. g. GCP, clinical research, project management) are an advantage.

Language(s) (essential)

• English – fluent (written and spoken).

Language(s) (preferred)

• Additional languages relevant to Ipsen’s key geographies are an asset.

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