The State of TMF Podcast
Season 4 covers the TMF issues surfacing in inspections and raising questions at the leadership level. The topics your team is dealing with right now.
Each episode is led by Paul Carter, Founder and CEO of Montrium and Chair of the CDISC TMF Reference Model Steering Committee, and Christina Mantzirios, Head of Clinical Solutions Strategy, they bring nearly 40 years of combined experience to topics like ICH E6 R3, AI in oversight, and inspection readiness.
Season 4
Check out what's in store this season!
The State of TMF episodes will be revealed every month.
Episode 1 - The CRO TMF Handoff: The solution to hidden compliance gaps in CRO to sponsor TMF transfers
Episode will be aired on March 24th, 2026 @ 11AM EDT
The end-of-study TMF transfer catches too many sponsors off guard, and inspection findings are often the first sign something went wrong.
In this episode, Paul Carter and Christina Mantzioros share proven ways to identify TMF problems before your CRO sends the final package, and how AI-powered risk models help you verify completeness and quality without manually checking thousands of documents.
Episode 2 - Coming soon
Episode 3 - Coming soon
Your hosts
The State of TMF is hosted by experienced TMF'ers from Montrium.
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Paul Carter
President & CEO
Paul Carter has over 25 years of experience developing and validating computerized systems for regulated clinical trials across the EU and North America. As CEO of Montrium, he leads the vision for the Connect platform. He chairs the CDISC eTMF Standards working group and is a longstanding member of the TMF Reference Model Steering Committee.
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Christina Mantzioros
Head of Clinical Solutions Strategy
Christina Mantzioros brings over a decade of experience in clinical research and technology. As Head of Clinical Solutions Strategy at Montrium, she shapes the next generation of the eTMF platform, translating clinical and regulatory needs into practical product solutions. She is the co-host of The State of TMF podcast and a regular speaker at industry events including the CDISC TMF Interchange.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is each session recorded?
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Yes. All sessions are recorded and made available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
- Can I get access to the slide deck?
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Of course. Slides from each of our presentations are available exclusively within the State of TMF LinkedIn Community Group. You can find it here.
- How can I attend the podcast?
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Save your seat to the podcast by completing the short form above. You'll receive details on how to join each episode via email a few weeks before the event.
- Do I need to register for every event individually?
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No. Once you've registered for State of TMF, you're signed up for every session we hold. If you've saved your seat already, look out for email comms prior to the podcast episode with details on how to join.
- Can I be a guest speaker on The State of TMF?
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Yes, we welcome speaker suggestions. If you're interested in speaking or want to recommend a guest please email marketing@montrium.com.
- What is the State of TMF Community group?
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The State of TMF Community group is a private LinkedIn group for TMF professionals. Members get access to exclusive content, slide decks, and resources from each episode. Join to share experiences, ask questions, stay updated on industry events, and connect with peers. You can find it here.