Trial Master File (TMF) Manager

About Us: 

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases. For more information, visit www.orukatx.com

As we build our core team, we're seeking top talent in different functional areas who are not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to be part of something bigger.  Someone who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to establishing an engaged, inclusive, and positive company culture.  

Job Title: Trial Master File (TMF) Manager

Location: Hybrid – Waltham, MA. Open to remote for non-local candidates.

Position Overview:

As a Trial Master File (TMF) Manager you will be responsible for acting as a central contact for the Clinical Study Teams for Trial Master File (TMF) management and participating in the development of quality oversight processes for TMF management of Oruka’s clinical trials. Additional responsibilities include the review, and approval of TMF documents, co-authoring and managing TMF documents such as TMF Plan, Index, SOPs, and other guidance documents and ensuring quality management by reporting TMF metrics, periodic checks of adherence to SOPs, and reconciling all outstanding queries and issues (e.g., CAPAs). Support Clinical Operations Management in high-level projects, developing processes, strategies and conducting training for TMF stakeholders. Responsible for overseeing the activities of the  external vendors, ensuring that study documents are adherent with ICH-GCP guidelines, other regulatory requirements, and internal and external standard operating procedures (SOPs) and that their assigned studies are inspection-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines
• Be a primary lead with eTMF and CTMS integration/implementation/maintenance, user training, team advisor and assist in managing oversight for the RevMed clinical trial TMFs and CTMS within timelines and designated program budgets.
• Provide strong support to establish and manage quality oversight of TMF and CTMS, including TMF metrics and KPIs.
• Partner with Clinical Study Teams, CROs/vendors and cross-functional team members to align TMF activities, as needed.
• Responsible for vendor and internal implementation and maintenance process for cataloging, filing, retrieving, storing, preserving, and protecting CTMS outputs and TMF records (paper and electronic).
• Develop successful working relationships with service providers (vendors) and CROs on TMF management including review process, ensuring TMF completeness and managing the transfer for TMF records as needed.
• Provides TMF SME audits and inspections support.
• Contributes to and implements TMF planning and strategy development, which may include evaluation of possible options for on and off-site locations.
• Use all available tools to track, analyze, oversee, and report CTMS and TMF health metrics and status to all key stakeholders.
• May be responsible for direct TMF management activities, e.g., for assigned study TMF(s)
• Responsible for contributing to risk management, contingency and scenario planning.
• Analyze and report TMF health metrics by study to be shared with stakeholders.
• Supervise, communicate system status, issues and problem solves to ensure project team goals are met.
• Actively contribute to the selection and management of eTMF, CTMS and other Clinical System solutions / vendors, including development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Anticipate obstacles, difficulties, be solution-oriented, proactively provide risk assessment and mitigation strategies to achieve goals.
• Participate in and/or co-lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic business initiatives, as well as contribute to SOP development, implementation, and training.

Qualifications:

• RN or bachelor’s or master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 8+ years working in a pharmaceutical or other highly regulated corporate environment.
• Strong experience collaborating with the DIA (CDISC) TMF Reference Model.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP.
• Strong experience in Trial Master File requirements and set up.
• Strong knowledge of electronic document management systems, document archival systems: (eTMF) and CTMS systems.
• A clear understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and the technologies associated with the activation and management of clinical trials and study sites.
• Ability to successfully oversee study TMFs including development of relevant processes and policies.
• Experience in selection of CROs/vendors and management of external resources.
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting that demonstrates flexibility required to maintain a fast pace and is driven by a desire to deploy innovative approaches and technologies in a high-energy environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and people skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• High sense of priority and commitment to excellence in the successful execution of deliverables.
• Ability to analyze operational data, contribute with a mindset focused on quality, timeliness and fiscal responsibility, drive decisions, multi-task, prioritize tasks, anticipate challenges, and execute on goals as a member of the Clinical Operations Process and Systems team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Project and/or Smartsheet a plus.

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Waltham, MA is $146,000 - $161,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent 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, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Job Location:

• Hybrid – Waltham, MA. Open to remote for non-local candidates.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

What We Offer:

• A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work can directly impact bringing new medicines to patients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.