Clinical Data Science

New Position Paper

How to create a Clinical Data Science Organization

After publishing 3 reflection papers and multiple topic briefs on the evolution of Clinical data Management (CDM) toward Clinical Data Science (CDS), it is time to move from reflection to action. This position paper will clarify key CDS concepts and provides insights on how CDM professionals can efficiently set their path toward CDS and how they actually can make it happen.

While this paper is not meant to be an exhaustive change management guide, it will provide a concrete set of recommendations on how to evolve an organization toward CDS or simply build/rebuild a CDM organization.

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The Evolution of Clinical Data Management into Clinical Data Science

Definition of CDS

First, Clinical Data Science is not to be confused with the general discipline of Data Science which applies across multiple industries. From an SCDM point of view and as expressed in the third reflection paper, Clinical Data Science is an evolution of Clinical Data Management. Clinical Data Science encompasses processes, domain expertise, technologies, data analytics and Good Clinical Data Management Practices essential to prompt decision making throughout the life cycle of Clinical Research. Clinical Data Science can be defined as the strategic discipline enabling the execution of complex protocol designs in a patient centric, data driven and risk-based approach ensuring subject protection as well as the reliability and credibility of trial results.

In contrast, Clinical Data Management is responsible for the life cycle of clinical data from collection to their delivery for statistical analysis in support of regulatory activities. Clinical Data Management is primarily focusing on dataflows and data integrity (i.e., data is managed the right way). Clinical Data Science broadens this focus by adding the data risk, data meaning and value dimensions for achieving data quality (i.e., data is credible and reliable). Clinical Data Science also expands the scope of Clinical Data Management beyond the study construct by requiring the ability to generate knowledge and insights from clinical data to support other clinical research activities which requires different expertise, approaches, and technologies.

Part 1: Drivers

A Reflection Paper on the impact of the Clinical Research industry trends on Clinical Data Management

 

The main objective of this paper is to provide a forward‐looking and pragmatic view on why and how emerging study designs, regulations and technology innovations are reshaping the role and profile of CDM.

Part 2: The technology enablers

A Reflection Paper on how technology will enable the evolution of Clinical Data Management into Clinical Data Science

 

This second paper focuses on the technologies enabling our evolution towards Clinical Data Science and allowing us to efficiently manage the 5Vs of clinical data (i.e., Variety, Volume, Velocity, Veracity and Value). It shares insights and lessons learned from leaders, pioneers and early adopters of those emerging technologies.

Part 3: The evolution of the CDM role

A Reflection Paper on the evolution of CDM skillsets and competencies

 

This paper provide insights on how CDM professionals who have successfully and passionately contributed to the credibility of CDM can evolve their skillsets and competencies to cope with the increasing complexities of clinical research which demands novel approaches maximizing the potential of available technologies.

Applied Clinical Trials (March 2020) – The Clinical Data Manager: A Roadmap for the Future

Clinical Leader (September 2020), What Is Your AI Road Map To Revolutionize Drug Development?

Meet the authors:

Authors of the Reflection Papers

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Cat Hall

Vice President, Product Strategy, endpoint Clinical

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Catherine Celingant

Executive Director, Data Monitoring and Management, Pfizer

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Demetris Zambas

Vice President and Global Head of Data Monitoring and Management, Pfizer

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François Torche

CEO, CluePoints

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Ian Shafer

Partner, PwC

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Inder Sachdeva

Portfolio Delivery Lead, Clinical Data Sciences & Safety, Cognizant Technology Solutions

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Josh Wilson

Executive Director, Strategic Technology Advancement, Biometrics, Syneos Health

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Lynne Cesario

Global Risk Based Monitoring Program Lead, Pfizer

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Patrick Nadolny

Global Head, Clinical Data Management, Sanofi

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Prasanna Rao

Sr. Director, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Pfizer

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Richard Young

Advocating the need for data management every day

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Sanjay Bhardwaj

Head of Clinical Technology Strategy & Operations, Abbvie

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Steve Chartier

Sr. Director of Software Engineering, Calyx

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