Associate Director, TMF Operations Lead

BridgeBio; United States; Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Job summary

BridgeBio is seeking an experienced TMF Operations Lead to define and execute the TMF strategy across the BBP-418 program. You will drive inspection readiness, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure complete, accurate trial master files in line with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards.

The role requires leading governance, improving TMF processes, and mentoring teams across Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and QA. This position offers a hybrid work model in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in TMF Operations, Clinical Operations, or Clinical Quality.
• Understanding of the drug development life cycle and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to manage TMF documents in global trials and ensure inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead TMF operations across assigned clinical studies, ensuring timely, complete, and inspection-ready documentation.
• Establish TMF governance, monitor TMF health, quality metrics and risk assessments.
• Develop and improve TMF processes, SOPs, and governance documents.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Medical Writing, QA, and CROs to ensure timely filing and issue resolution.
• Provide strategic oversight of CRO-managed TMF activities with metrics and governance.
• Lead TMF inspection readiness activities including quality reviews and CAPA follow-up.
• Identify TMF compliance risks and mitigation strategies; drive corrective actions.
• Serve as TMF SME, providing training and cross-functional guidance.
• Analyze TMF performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Foster TMF excellence through knowledge sharing and innovative approaches.

Skills

TMF Operations

Regulatory compliance

ICH-GCP

ALCOA+ standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Education

University degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

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 allowsscience 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