Pharmaceutical
The high costs of research and development, intense competition, the growth in counterfeiting, ever-changing legislation, non-stop regulation, the risks of global pandemics, and an aging population as a client base all make up the challenging landscape that is the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. Against this backdrop, public health and the security of employees, property and information continue to be of paramount importance.
Drug manufacturers are also facing several commercial threats. Not only are new ‘blockbusters’ increasingly difficult to find and to develop, but generic manufacturers seem more aggressive than in the past. In response, mergers are a way to acquire dynamic drug portfolios or efficient distribution networks. But, the ability to quickly and efficiently integrate the merged organisations is a key success factor for the acquiring companies. In terms of IT, both mergers and de-mergers mean re-structuring and re-sizing of the existing information systems, covering drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing and supply chain management systems.
Logica provides life sciences organisations with IT services and solutions to help meet these challenges. We are working with our clients right across the value chain, from the specialist areas of research and development and clinical trials, to expertise in optimising manufacturing systems, to CRM and marketing services. Applying new technologies to achieve business advantage is of vital importance, and we support business-case led adoption of RFID and wireless technologies to improve manufacturing and distribution processes. Efficient administration is also necessary to reduce costs and we manage business processes such as HR/Payroll and Total Invoice Management on behalf of our clients. Our specialist life sciences teams, combined with the overall services portfolio and international presence of Logica, make us unique in this field.
We are also working with our clients to meet new challenges as they emerge. For example, drug manufacturers and National Health agencies are now having to re-consider their existing ‘Pharmaco-vigilance’, following some painful situations related to health issues. This area is now ranked in the top-ten list of Pharmaceutical executives, and is an area where Logica has developed strong competences, partnering with some key software vendors in order to bring to its clients solid business solutions.
For further information or to discuss with our experts how Logica can assist your business need please contact us today.