Nordic roots.A global outlook.
Join TFS HealthScience, the Swedish-founded CRO that built Europe’s first FSP model in 1996. Our roots are Nordic: agile, collaborative and trust based. Our outlook is global. At TFS, you contribute to clinical development that patients depend on.
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Why join us
Our mission is not on a wall. It is in your calendar, the protocol you review, the site you unblock, the data point you clean.
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Our culture
Life at TFS
Employee development
Our global impact
- Trust
- Quality
- Passion
- Flexibility
Working as a Clinical Research Associate at TFS means being part of a fantastic and welcoming team of professionals, something that is particularly hard to find elsewhere.
What I like most about TFS is the supportive, empowering culture. It encourages me to take initiative and drive change, and it makes me even more committed to my work and to what we achieve together.
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Our History
From local roots to global reach.
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1996
Company founded
- TFS is founded in Lund, Sweden.
- TFS is the first CRO in Europe to establish a Functional Service Provider (FSP) business model.
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2001
Copenhagen office opens
TFS opens its office in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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2003
Phase I at Karolinska
TFS establishes Phase I operations in an agreement with the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, for First-In-Man studies, special patient populations, and PET imaging services.
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2004
TFS Academy begins
TFS Academy conducts its first clinical research education courses.
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2005
Growth in Spain and the UK
- TFS acquires CDC Clinical Data Care to strengthen regulatory, pharmacovigilance and medical writing services.
- TFS expands into Spain through the acquisition of Clinical Data Care, Spain.
- TFS opens its office in Uxbridge, UK.
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2008
Into Benelux and Germany
TFS acquires IMRO-TRAMARKO, the first established CRO in the Netherlands and expands operations to Benelux and Germany.
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2012
Italy and France
- TFS acquires Dimensione Ricerca S.r.l, the first established CRO in Italy.
- TFS opens its office in Paris, France.
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2013
Into the United States
- TFS acquires Beardsworth Consulting Group in the US, an Oncology and Vaccine niche CRO.
- TFS acquires cost-efficient EDC solution from SEMCON in Sweden.
- TFS opens office in Germany.
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2014
Operations in Canada
TFS starts operations in Canada.
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2015
Ratos takes a majority stake
TFS agrees to divest 60% of shares to Ratos.
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2016
SCIderm and an innovation award
- TFS acquires SCIderm, a dermatology specialist CRO and expands operations in Germany.
- TFS awarded Excellence in innovation at Omnicom Innovation Forum for the development of an in-house Protocol Deviation module.
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2017
Top Job Seal
TFS’ Dermatology Team awarded the Top Job Seal for outstanding employer qualities.
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2018
Planning with Citeline
TFS strengthens Strategic Planning Capabilities with Citeline.
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2019
Ratos becomes sole owner
- Ratos acquires remaining 40% of shares in TFS.
- TFS joins Medidata Partner Program with Rave EDC accreditation.
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2020
Veeva and Duke partnerships
- TFS partners with Veeva to offer safety database solution for its trials.
- TFS partners with the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) to provide data management solutions across the academic research organization’s study portfolio.
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2023
Appletree, Israel and Lisbon
- TFS acquires Swiss-based Appletree CI Group, expanding expertise in ophthalmology and medical devices.
- TFS expands operations in Israel fueled by a formalized agreement with former external partner, GCP Clinical Studies.
- TFS expands footprint with new office in Lisbon, Portugal.
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2024
First APAC base, Melbourne
TFS opens its first APAC operational base in Melbourne, Australia, extending clinical delivery across all business units.
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2025
Ophthalmology, oncology and net zero
Ophthalmology and oncology units expand, and TFS commits to science-based net-zero targets validated by SBTi.
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2026
Latin America and VERIGRAFT
- TFS expands into Latin America.
- TFS partners with VERIGRAFT on the pivotal Phase II/III trial of P-TEV for chronic venous insufficiency.
Three Places to Grow.One Shared Mission.
All three are TFS HealthScience. The difference is where you sit and who you work alongside day to day.
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Clinical Development Services
Full-service delivery and management of clinical trials, from first protocol to final report.
- Four therapeutic area departments
- Every discipline inside the study team
- Faster decisions, deeper expertise, real ownership
Strategic Solutions
Experienced professionals placed inside client teams, in single roles or full Functional Service Provider programmes.
- Four ways to work, from Functional Service Provider teams to permanent placement
- Embedded in sponsor teams
- Your manager and development stay with TFS
Corporate Functions
The teams that keep TFS running, from Finance and Talent Acquisition to Information Technology, Sales and Quality & Compliance.
- Supporting every TFS location
- Roles from trainee to director
- Close to the clinical studies
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