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Upgrading to Modern GxP Solutions for Validated Environments

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September 3, 2020

Data is the lifeblood of the life sciences. As therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics advance from early-stage development into clinical testing and beyond, the scrutiny of reported data and procedures dramatically increases.

In the 1990s, many pharmaceutical and biotech companies implemented SFTP and file servers to store, exchange, and analyze regulated data from environments governed by GxP (e.g, clinical trials, manufacturing, toxicology, etc.).These systems also underwent costly validation procedures to ensure they could hold regulated GxP data. Fast-forward 20 years and these workhorses are becoming ‘long-in-the-tooth’ and are approaching end-of-life. As companies seek to leverage new technologies, like cloud and AI, and reduce costs, many IT teams are evaluating new options to handle regulated data. Here are some considerations when replacing these historical systems with modern, compliant data infrastructure.

High-priority Capabilities

When you are ready to upgrade your GxP data infrastructure, you should consider implementing replacements that provide four essential functions: integrated user access & provisioning, configurable metadata, hybrid cloud support, and robust data security.

Active Directory integration: Any new system you implement should be compatible with your company’s Active Directory. Whether you use Okta, Azure AD, or another service, enabling unified user access control is vital for a secure, auditable environment.

Configurable metadata: Data is just as valuable as the metadata that defines it. Make sure your replacement can accommodate customizable fields, like drug program, partner, and creator. In terms of compliance, metadata can help ensure that data maintains a ‘chain of custody’.

Hybrid: Modern drug development produces large data sets that need to be processed in high-performance local and cloud environments. Hybrid clouds – a combination of public cloud computing and on-premise computing – are essential to the life sciences industry. Make sure your solution has options for supporting cloud and on-premise deployments and can easily synchronize across both environments.

Data security: Cyberattacks have been on the rise with no sign of slowing down. Having an integrated platform that combines data collection/transfer and data security helps protect against common data protection issues.

Robust Compliance Posture

For some legacy infrastructure, validation costs outweigh the cost of purchasing the hardware/software itself. Many companies want to eliminate their overhead in validating software and ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. Confirm that replacements for your SFTP/file servers have key features required for speedy validation and defensible compliance with regulations.

In terms of GxP requirements, modern solutions with the most robust compliance posture include user & file-based audit trails that allow administrators to track the behavior of files and individuals. Also look for data infrastructure that provides tools to track file checksums. If you were to experience an audit, inspectors consider the checksum as the best-of-breed indicator of file integrity. As regional data-related governance requirements are growing, like GDPR and CCPA, companies need to ensure that their secure data platforms afford the tracking of sensitive data.

Evaluating the Options

As you evaluate your options for replacing legacy systems, make sure they include:

  • Fast implementation – Solution can be set up rapidly (in minutes for cloud, > 2 weeks for hybrid)
  • Integration ecosystem – Solution integrates with life sciences applications present in my environment (e.g. ELN, LIMS, CTMS, etc.)
  • Ease of validation – Solution offers a validation package and technical support for implementation in a GxP environment
  • Systems compatibility – Solution is compatible with our compute, SSO, and other infrastructure

Replacing legacy infrastructure can be challenging but it shouldn’t prevent you from focusing on digital transformation and using advanced technologies. Upgrading to modern GxP solutions gives your organization the competitive advantage across critical vectors. Improved cost profiles, enhanced security, and automated compliance are needed in the rapidly evolving world of data-driven drug development. The right choice today can empower you to deliver new value to scientific, manufacturing, and regulatory stakeholders tomorrow, all the while future-proofing your data infrastructure.

Ready to upgrade your legacy GxP systems? Cortelligent will work with you to develop a strategic IT roadmap for your life sciences organization. Call us at 855-841-5888 or contact us to learn how our experience and solutions can help your organization grow while remaining secure and compliant.

Watch our webcast on GxP Data Compliance to learn how we can successfully address challenges in the life sciences industry.

by Jen Wallace
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