New Research Finds 87% of Medtechs Lack Consistent Methods to Share Product Information Across Global Regulatory Teams

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• The report highlights the challenges faced by medtech companies in exchanging product information between in-country and global regulatory assurance teams, with 87% unable to do so seamlessly.
• The lack of a standardized way to share documents globally increases compliance risk and can delay the delivery of devices and diagnostics to patients.
• The research emphasizes the need for a single source for regulatory documents to enable global teams to access real-time information and take proactive action, as more than half of respondents (56%) do not have access to such a source.
• The report also points out the manual nature of cross-functional collaboration, the misalignment of key content across functions, and the need for harmonized claims management as key areas for improvement in medtech regulatory affairs.
• Seth Goldenberg, vice president of Veeva MedTech, highlights the opportunity for medtechs to unify global regulatory information, empowering regulatory affairs with data for faster approvals.

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Growing regulatory complexity driving need for a single source of regulatory information

PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Most medtech companies (87%) can't seamlessly exchange product information between in-country and global regulatory assurance teams, according to the 2023 Regulatory Benchmark Report from Veeva MedTech. Without a standardized and consistent way to share documents globally, organizations can't ensure the reliability or accuracy of product information across markets. This increases compliance risk and can delay the delivery of devices and diagnostics to patients.

A single source for regulatory documents can enable global teams to access real-time information and take proactive action. Yet, more than half of respondents (56%) say they don't have access to a single source for documents to support global submissions. As regulations — like EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) — continue to evolve, establishing centralized regulatory data and documents should be a top priority to accelerate approvals and speed up new market entry.

The report reveals additional opportunities for improving medtech regulatory affairs, including:

• Cross-functional collaboration is still manual: More than one-third (35%) of companies rely on status meetings to share regulatory plans across functions. This obligates individuals to communicate vital information, reducing visibility and data quality.
• Misaligned content increasing risk: The majority (75%) say key content, such as intended use or device descriptions, is misaligned across functions at least some of the time. With the variance in information, companies face an increased risk of inaccurate or incomplete regulatory submissions.
• Greater need for harmonized claims management: Just 14% of respondents say their entire content lifecycle process is optimized across functions. At the other end of the spectrum, over a third (34%) say they conduct siloed content reviews or have no clear review process. With this disconnected approach, regulatory teams report they often lack the evidence needed during product claim audits.

"As companies scale and expand into global markets, having real-time, accurate product information can significantly streamline in-country regulatory submissions," said Seth Goldenberg, vice president, Veeva MedTech. "The research reveals a significant opportunity for medtechs to unify global regulatory information, a shift that can empower regulatory affairs with data for faster approvals."

The Veeva MedTech 2023 Regulatory Benchmark Report examines the medical device and diagnostic industry's progress toward modernizing regulatory operations. Survey respondents include more than 100 regulatory affairs (RA) professionals from medtech organizations around the globe. See the complete annual study, which explores how medtech companies and RA teams work cross-functionally to manage new product development, global market entry, commercial launches, and renewal of product certifications.

About Veeva Systems
Veeva (NYSE: VEEV) is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.

Contact: 

Deivis Mercado
Veeva Systems
925-226-8821
deivis.mercado@veeva.com 

 

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FAQ

What are the challenges faced by medtech companies in exchanging product information between in-country and global regulatory assurance teams?

87% of medtech companies are unable to seamlessly exchange product information between in-country and global regulatory assurance teams.

Why is it important to have a single source for regulatory documents?

A single source for regulatory documents can enable global teams to access real-time information and take proactive action, which is currently lacking for more than half of respondents (56%).

What are the key areas for improvement in medtech regulatory affairs according to the report?

The report highlights the manual nature of cross-functional collaboration, the misalignment of key content across functions, and the need for harmonized claims management as key areas for improvement in medtech regulatory affairs.

Who emphasizes the opportunity for medtechs to unify global regulatory information?

Seth Goldenberg, vice president of Veeva MedTech, emphasizes the opportunity for medtechs to unify global regulatory information, empowering regulatory affairs with data for faster approvals.