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About

This course is recommended for TMF managers, document specialists, study managers, project leaders and quality professionals overseeing clinical trial documentation. On completion, learners will be able to design and govern an eTMF, assess inspection readiness, lead a TMF health check, and respond effectively to sponsor and regulatory queries. Aligned with ICH GCP E6(R3), the DIA TMF Reference Model and FDA, EMA and MHRA inspection expectations.

Course Syllabus

  1. What the TMF Is
  2. Why TMF Matters
  3. TMF Specialist Role
  4. TMF vs ISF

  1. Reference Model Foundations
  2. The 12 Zones — Part 1
  3. The 12 Zones — Part 2
  4. Indexing & Naming

  1. Start-Up Phase
  2. Conduct Phase
  3. Close-Out Phase
  4. Archive & Retention

  1. ICH GCP E6 §8 Foundation
  2. Document Completeness
  3. Document Accuracy
  4. Document Types in Detail
  5. Documenting Gaps & Issues

  1. What an eTMF Is
  2. Metadata & Indexing
  3. Audit Trails & Version Control
  4. 21 CFR Part 11 & Annex 11
  5. eTMF Workflows & Automation

  1. Naming Conventions
  2. Metadata at Filing
  3. Version Control
  4. 5-Day Filing SOP
  5. Filing Errors & Recovery

  1. TMF Health Metrics
  2. Quality Review Processes
  3. Inspection-Ready Definition
  4. Communication & Coaching

  1. Role Levels
  2. Daily Responsibilities
  3. Audit & Inspection Support
  4. Career Path & Growth

  1. What Inspectors Look For
  2. Top 10 TMF Findings
  3. Inspection-Day Choreography
  4. CAPA Discipline

  1. Filing & Indexing Errors
  2. Document Quality Errors
  3. Compliance Risks
  4. Recovery Patterns

  1. Multi-Study Management
  2. CRO & Sponsor Partnership
  3. Portfolio Health Metrics
  4. Sustainable Practice

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