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Sustainable TMF processes are vital for the success of clinical trials. A well-designed, stable, and scalable TMF process brings numerous advantages, such as increased efficiency, reduced compliance risks, and improved data integrity. On the other hand, poorly defined and constantly changing TMF processes can be time-consuming, introduce compliance risks, and hinder progress towards TMF goals.…

Welcome to the TMF Champions Blog Series. In celebration of Trial Interactive’s fifteen-year anniversary, and in collaboration with Transperfect, we will be bringing you insights from long-time industry experts to help you build a culture of inspection readiness and pursue TMF Champions in your organization. We’re excited to dive deep into what makes a TMF…

One of the fundamental principles in Trial Master File (TMF) management is to prevent the duplication of documents. We all recognize that the primary objectives of the TMF are to meticulously document the clinical trial process and safeguard the rights of patients. Equally important is the TMF’s role in facilitating, rather than hindering, the audit…

You’ve gone through the steps. You know the rhythms. The familiar routines. Get everything in its rightful place. It’s imperative to start off on the right foot and to keep the process moving at the right pace. It’s not always exciting, but it’s crucially important to achieve the end result you desire. The Trial Master…

How did you get into the clinical research industry and what career path did you take? I didn’t take the most obvious route! I was actually working in insurance, but really not enjoying it. One day I was talking to a friend who worked for a CRO and I became very interested in what they…

When managing a clinical trial, the Trial Master File (TMF) plays a critical role in ensuring the trial’s success. To effectively manage the TMF, it is essential to track and monitor key metrics and KPIs that measure the completeness, accuracy, accessibility, and compliance of the TMF with regulatory guidelines. There are several key metrics and…

A breakup can be painful—especially around Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, it happens enough that February 13th has gained the unofficial moniker of National Breakup Day. The day got that nickname when a study commissioned by Virgin Mobile concluded that 59% of survey respondents would purposefully break up with someone just before Valentine’s Day to save cash…

Concluding the whirlwind of 2022, it’s tempting to rush to make new resolutions, adopt new ideas, and embrace new goals. But before you do, it’s important to take some time to reflect. After all, we’ve accomplished so much in the past year—and so has the TMF. More than in the past, 2022 was a year…