Innovation Awards 2026 – Eli Lilly and Company & CRIO

Lilly and CRIO win SCDM 2026 Innovation Award for Clinical Data Science Implementation Excellence  Solution overview  CRIO’s Central eSource platform replaces paper-based and fragmented site-generated source documentation with a standardized, protocol-driven eSource environment. Sponsors deploy the platform centrally, sites configure it locally, and it captures source data electronically at the point of patient encounter while…

Innovation Awards 2026 – Novartis

Novartis Reimagining Local Laboratory Reference Range Management  The Novartis Clinical Data Operations team was the recipient of the SCDM 2026 Innovation Award for Innovation in Health Technology Solutions, recognizing its transformative approach to simplifying the LNR (Local Lab Normal Reference Range) dataflow while enhancing the experience of investigational sites and Clinical Research Associates through an…

Introducing CCDS: The Next Step in Your Certification Journey

CCDS: Certified Clinical Data Scientist Today, Ward Lemaire, SCDM Chair 2026, announced the launch of the Certified Clinical Data Scientist (CCDS) certification program at the SCDM Annual Conference in Raleigh. CCDS represents the next evolution in SCDM’s certification portfolio, building on the foundations established by CCDA and CCDM®. Clinical research is becoming increasingly connected, data-driven…

Advancing Vision 2030: SCDM and CDISC Strengthen Their Collaboration for the Clinical Data Community

Advancing Vision 2030: SCDM and CDISC Strengthen Their Collaboration for the Clinical Data Community The Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) and the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) have entered into a new partnership that reflects a shared commitment to advancing the clinical data profession and supporting the evolving needs of clinical research. This…

Updates from the Board – Q1 2026

Hello SCDM Community, As we wrap up the first quarter of 2026—hard to believe how quickly the year is moving—we are already off to an exciting and productive start. Personally, it has been a rewarding experience serving as Executive Secretary, and I look forward to everything still to come this year.  Below are a few highlights from the start…