Case Study: Cancer Research UK achieves faster clinical-trial efficiency and regulatory compliance with Veeva Systems' Vault eTMF

Veeva Vault eTMF Helps Cancer Research UK Improve Clinical Trial Efficiency and Compliance

Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development, which sponsors and manages about 25 early‑phase oncology trials, faced inefficiencies and compliance risk from a paper‑based, passive trial master file (TMF) model—routine inspection prep took up to 12 days and archiving up to 40 days—slowing development of new cancer treatments. The charity needed a more efficient, inspection‑ready way to manage TMF documentation and processes.

By implementing Veeva Vault eTMF as an active, real‑time TMF system, Cancer Research UK centralized TMF processes and documents, improving regulatory compliance and speeding routine tasks. The change reduced inspection and archiving time, enabled the team to manage more trials, and helped accelerate delivery of early‑phase treatment options to patients.

Cancer Research UK

Nigel Blackburn

Director of Drug Development