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delivery systems , processing of evolving novel drug therapeutics , evolving regulatory changes and changing market dynamics – this evolution will continue for sure for coming decade . This is especially crucial for market players aiming to secure new patents , markets and develop novel drug therapies .
Key challenges that validation services face in the current regulatory environment , and how does your team address these challenges ?
The evolving landscape expects that the validation services providers keep themselves updated and upgraded well ahead of the industry . As a vibrant science and technology company , we believe in science as a force for good . We make a positive difference on millions of people ´ s lives every day through our products , innovative technologies and services . The experience of our validation team , process & product application expertise clubbed with the regulatory knowledge of our senior consultants , in-time and on-site support during
regulatory audits make customers opt for Merck ' s validation lab to ensure that they are compliant to the existing expectations and beyond .
How has the implementation of automation and digitalization impacted validation services within the life sciences sector ?
We make innovative efforts in automating and digitalizing our services to the industry . We initiated this focus at the onset of the pandemic when we changed within a few days from manual paper based reviews and signatures to digital reviews and signatures of protocols & reports . We very quickly adopted to the usage of digital worksheets and data archival . We have automated many of the processes in the lab and we have some ongoing projects , efforts will keep evolving over the coming few years as well . This helps us to be ahead and set an example as a market leader assuring our customers of our quality management systems and data compliance .
“ We have automated many of the processes in the lab and we have some ongoing projects , efforts will keep evolving over the coming few years as well .”
Can you share some notable projects or achievements ?
Merck has played a significant role in supporting pharma and biopharma
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