From Manual Burden to Automated Excellence: How a Leading Pharma Consultant Optimised PV Operations

About Client

A trusted consulting partner to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, offering nuanced Regulatory Affairs expertise from a multifaceted perspective. With deep cross-functional knowledge across strategy, submissions, and lifecycle management, the organisation helps Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) navigate complex global regulations while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. 

Hassel

The client relied on manual and semi-automated pharmacovigilance processes to handle Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) for their MAH clients. This created operational inefficiencies and compliance risks, including: 

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Extended downtime

Time-intensive workflows

with heavy reliance on manual data entry and reconciliation.

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Cumbersome Upgrades

Regulatory risk exposure

due to potential delays or missed updates in safety case submissions.

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Limited scalability

restricting their ability to onboard new clients or manage larger case volumes.

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Vendor dependency and downtime

making updates and configuration changes cumbersome.

With rising case volumes and increasing regulatory scrutiny, the client required a robust, fully automated, and scalable solution to streamline operations and ensure compliance.

Tackling the Challenges

The implementation of PvEdge transformed their pharmacovigilance operations through: 

AI-Powered ICSR Case Processing

Automating data entry, validation, and case review, drastically reducing manual intervention.

Streamlined Regulatory Submissions

Automated generation of ICH E2B (R2/R3) XML, CIOMS, and MedWatch reports, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across regions.

High Operational Overhead

Client-Controlled Masters

Real-time configuration of product masters, MedDRA dictionary, and labelling, eliminating vendor dependency.

Unstructured Source Data

Multi-Tenant Scalability

Enabling secure data segregation and expansion for multiple global clients.

Compliance-Centric Architecture

Adhering to GAMP5, GxP, GDPR, and HIPAA standards for data integrity and audit readiness.

Custom Filters, Reconciliation & Reporting

Offering enhanced dashboards and tailored insights for complete process visibility.

Transformation Business Impact

Within the first six months of using PvEdge, the client experienced measurable improvements: 

About PvEdge® - A Trusted Pharmacovigilance Software

PvEdge® is an advanced AI-enabled, cloud-ready and trusted pharmacovigilance software for safety database management. PvEdge® helps companies manage safety data and stay compliant with regulations. The platform makes tasks like data migration and reporting easier with its simple interface and useful analytics. By connecting different systems, PvEdge® allows organizations to work more efficiently and accurately. With a focus on improving productivity, it helps pharmaceutical companies overcome challenges and remain competitive. 

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