Webinar Highlights: 2024 TMF Recap and Strategies for Success
LMK Clinical Research recently hosted a webinar focused on all LMK’s Services and Educational offerings Led by Janice Del Rosario, Ruby Scott, and Ben Rogers, the session reflected on lessons learned in 2024, shared strategies for success in 2025, and answered audience questions. Whether you’re navigating regulatory changes, enhancing collaboration, or refining your processes, this webinar offered actionable insights.
If you missed it, don’t worry—you can access the full recording here.
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Looking Back at 2024
2024 was a year of significant change in the TMF landscape. Organizations transitioned from reactive pandemic-driven practices to implementing sustainable, long-term solutions.
Key takeaways included:
Evolving Work Environments: Organizations continued to adjust post-COVID, balancing remote work and office returns while fine-tuning processes like eTMF adoption and electronic signatures.
Increased Focus on Training: Programs like TMF University saw a rise in participation as teams sought guidance on managing new tools and addressing process gaps.
End-to-End TMF Management: A growing emphasis on holistic approaches, from study setup to archival, marked a shift in how organizations view TMF processes.
Ruby Scott captured the year perfectly: “2024 felt like building the plane mid-flight—now it’s time to write the manual.”
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What’s Next for 2025?
The LMK team outlined key priorities for the year ahead:
Enhanced Education Offerings: TMF University will continue to provide targeted, hands-on training with streamlined courses and accelerated options for experienced professionals.
Tailored Solutions: Organizations are increasingly seeking customized training and consulting services to address specific needs and challenges.
Regulatory Alignment: Staying ahead of updates, like the ICH E6(R3) guidelines, will be crucial to maintaining compliance and inspection readiness.
Ben Rogers highlighted the importance of education: “By investing in training now, teams position themselves for long-term success. TMF University focuses on best practices and industry-wide perspectives to help teams thrive.”
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Collaboration Across Functions
A major theme of the webinar was fostering cross-functional collaboration to maintain a complete and compliant TMF.
Janice Del Rosario emphasized the need for tailored communication strategies: “Keeping all functional lines engaged with regular updates, data insights, and progress reports ensures TMF stays top of mind across the organization.”
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Audience Questions & Insights
During the Q&A, the panel addressed several critical topics:
Collaborating with CROs: Clear expectations, well-defined performance metrics, and regular oversight are key to successful partnerships.
Building a Career in TMF: Newcomers should focus on adaptability, continuous learning, and external training opportunities like TMF University to build expertise.
SOP Development: End-to-end processes covering startup, maintenance, and archival remain a top priority, alongside contingency planning for exceptions like divestitures.
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Watch the Webinar Recording
Want to dive deeper into these insights? Watch the full webinar recording here.
LMK Clinical Research is committed to supporting your TMF needs in 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned for more webinars, events, and resources to help you navigate this ever-evolving field!