Blog Posts
TMF Career Week: Day 4 Culture: Evolving TMF Trends & Technologies
Join Laurel-Ann Schrader and Ben Rogers as they explore how leaders and teams can shape TMF culture and reinforce long-term quality through shared values and accountability.
Read MoreTMF Career Week: Day 3 Collaborative: Cross-Functional Teamwork in TMF
Join Hannah Smoot, Kegan Bourne, and Ben Rogers as they discuss how effective communication and teamwork drive better outcomes across clinical, regulatory, and quality functions. Today’s focus is Collaborative — learning how to build strong partnerships across teams to support TMF success.
Read MoreTMF Career Week: Day 2 Confident: Building TMF Leadership & Decision-Making
Confident — building the leadership mindset and decision-making skills that TMF professionals need to lead with clarity and credibility. Join John Waugh, Josh Mosher, and Ben Rogers as they share how to own TMF processes, navigate risk, and speak up with authority during audits and inspections.
Read MoreTMF Career Week: Day 1 Competent: Mastering TMF Knowledge & Skills
Join Jennifer Langelier, Misty Mathis, and Ben Rogers as they cover everything from regulatory guidance to TMF indexing and metrics. This week we explore the 4C’s of TMF Career Growth: Competent, Confident, Collaborative, and Culture. We’re starting with Competent — developing the foundational knowledge and skills needed to succeed in any TMF role.
Read MoreUnlocking TMF Success: The Power of Expert Consulting
Choosing the right TMF consulting partner is a critical step toward improving trial efficiency and compliance. Join Laurel-Ann Schrader and Janice del Rosario as they explore how expert guidance can transform TMF operations, from identifying process gaps to implementing tailored, effective solutions. This session will highlight real-world examples where the right consulting approach led to measurable improvements in quality, oversight, and team performance.
Read MoreBuild TMF Skills That Stick
No two TMF careers look the same — and your path to success shouldn’t either. That’s the idea behind TMF University, a flexible and accredited program designed to support learners at every level of experience, from those just stepping into the TMF world to professionals ready to take on leadership roles. One thing that sets…
Read MoreFrom Draft to Final: Essential Records Done Right
Processing essential records accurately and efficiently is critical to maintaining a compliant and inspection-ready Trial Master File (TMF). In this session, Laurel-Ann Schrader and Ben Rogers will walk through best practices for managing quality documents from draft to final, highlighting key strategies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance every step of the way.
Read MoreMen’s Mental Health Needs a Trial Master File Approach
Men’s mental health continues to be one of the most overlooked areas in public health. But the clinical research world offers a powerful model for change. The evolution of informed consent and the structure provided by the Trial Master File (TMF) remind us that lasting impact starts with clear communication, accountability, and ethical responsibility. This…
Read MoreTMF University: Town Hall
In this session, Ben Rogers offers a behind-the-scenes look at TMF University’s upcoming Cohort 3, launching in July 2025. Viewers will gain insight into the course structure, engagement strategies, and the type of work involved. The session also includes tips for success in the program and guidance on how to register.
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