Elevate Your Life Sciences QMS: 5 Must-Have Features

As your life sciences company grows and evolves, so too should your quality management system (QMS). A QMS that was once sufficient to get the job done might now be hindering your operations. Here are five signs that it's time for an upgrade:

1. Limited Configurability: Your business processes have outgrown your QMS. A modern QMS should be flexible enough to adapt to changes to the market and your business needs. If you find yourself constantly facing limitations or using workarounds, it’s time for an upgrade.
2. Manual Validation Processes: Are you spending excessive time and resources on manual validation of your QMS? A modern, robust QMS should streamline this process, reducing validation costs and workloads while improving efficiency.
3. Limited Functionality: Your teams are using workarounds outside the system. If your QMS lacks essential features or requires manual intervention for basic tasks, it's not meeting your needs.
4. Limited Automation: Are you still relying heavily on manual processes? Automation can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors. A modern QMS with a proven track record will offer advanced automation capabilities.
5. Limited Innovation: Your QMS is not keeping up with the latest industry trends and technologies. A QMS purpose-built for adaptability will be equipped with cutting-edge features like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive continuous improvement.

Why Upgrade to MasterControl Quality Excellence?

MasterControl's life sciences QMS offers a comprehensive solution that can help you overcome these common challenges. Our fully integrated platform is designed to:

• Improve efficiency: Streamline processes, reduce manual work, and accelerate time to market.
• Enhance product quality: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and position your organization for continuous quality improvement.
• Increase visibility: Gain better insights into your operations and identify areas for improvement faster.
• Support growth: Scale your QMS as your business expands and as markets evolve.
• Drive innovation: Leverage advanced features like AI and ML to stay ahead of the competition.

A Proven QMS With a Wide Range of Benefits

Some of the advantages MasterControl’s QMS platform offers include:

• Enhanced compliance: Our connected platform is designed to help life sciences companies meet the regulatory requirements that matter most to them, such as 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485.
• Improved risk management: Identify and mitigate risks to ensure product safety and quality.
• Enhanced collaboration: Foster collaboration among teams and departments to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Increased visibility: Gain real-time insights into your operations, enabling you to make data-driven decisions.
• Scalability: Our QMS is designed to grow with your business and support your expansion.

Don't let an outdated QMS hold you back. Contact MasterControl today to learn how we can help you optimize your quality management processes and achieve your business goals.

Additional QMS Considerations:

The obvious signs that your QMS has become obsolete aren’t the only factors you need to consider. When considering a QMS upgrade, you should also assess a new solution’s:

• Cost of ownership: Evaluate the total cost of ownership, including implementation, maintenance, and support costs.
• Vendor reputation: See what other companies in the industry have to say about vendors and their experience in the life sciences industry.
• Implementation timeline: Consider the time required to implement the new QMS and the potential impact on your operations.
• Integration with existing systems: Ensure that the new QMS can integrate seamlessly with your other systems, such as enterprise resource management (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Ready to learn more? Download the industry brief, "5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Life Sciences QMS" here.

Or, contact us today to schedule a demo.