Senior Director, Data Management

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.
Join Our Team as a Senior Director, Quality and Compliance- home based in any TFS European location.
As part of our Quality and Compliance team you will working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.
The Senior Director, Quality and Compliance is responsible for compliance control and inspection readiness across TFS, and will work according to company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
You will be accountable for strategy, performance/delivery, compliance and operational results of the Quality & Compliance department.
Compliance Oversight Maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant regulations, GxP standards, and internal procedures.
Ensure company-wide compliance through proactive monitoring, communication, and implementation of regulatory requirements.
Lead integration of regulatory changes into the Quality Management System (QMS); oversee major quality events.
Advise stakeholders on compliance strategies and risk mitigation.
Define acceptable compliance thresholds in collaboration with executive leadership, monitor performance and address deviations.
Leadership and Strategic Management
Build and lead a high-performing efficient GCP-focused Quality & Compliance (Q&C) team aligned with business goals and strategy.
Oversee quality and compliance metrics reporting.
maintain the Quality Manual and contribute to client/sponsor Quality Agreements.
Provide full line management for Q&C staff, including recruitment, performance evaluation, training, succession planning, and administrative oversight.
Ensure Q&C deliverables meet TFS quality standards, support whistleblowing procedures in coordination with Legal.
MSAs) for quality/compliance services
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Audit Management
Develop and execute the Annual Audit Plan.
Maintain robust documentation to support compliance and business continuity.
Regulatory Inspections
Manage and host regulatory inspections of TFS operations, and oversee response to regulatory findings
Support client-related regulatory inspections.
Maintain comprehensive records to ensure inspection readiness and continuity.
Quality Management System (QMS)
Oversee the electronic QMS (eQMS), including controlled documents, quality issues, and CAPAs.
Ensure Computer System Validation (CSV) activities and oversight in accordance with internal procedures
Perform other quality and compliance-related tasks as delegated.
Minimum 10 years' experience in clinical research, (e.g. monitoring, data management, drug safety, training, etc.)
Minimum 10 years in compliance or relevant leadership role.
Strong experience in driving the quality and compliance within CROs and their regulatory and business requirements
Strong leadership skills, problem-solving and team management
Willingness and ability to travel
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in other languages will be considered as an advantage
As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.
Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.