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# Develop Clinical Trial Data Strategy: Consultants
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/develop-clinical-trial-data-strategy-consultants/
- Published: 2020-12-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:40:26.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5148318

A YourEncore white paper says that although a data strategy is critical to the successful completion of clinical trials, only one-third of companies responding to a survey said they had such a strategy. “Each company should invest the time and resources to develop a comprehensive strategy,” the [paper](https://go.yourencore.com/Data-Strategy-WP-2020?utm%5Fcampaign=SALES%3A%20YourEncore&utm%5Fmedium=email&%5Fhsmi=103121931&%5Fhsenc=p2ANqtz--XEBNVR7g06aSyeEb966jnlcfM6pvXDFItrwADnYi7TXT8Gu82JzJm5R7fESwS1nU8HzcBTXoFbJrNc0DDvbu7W0XI7Q&utm%5Fcontent=103121931&utm%5Fsource=hs%5Femail) says.

The firm says it is critical to have a data strategy that: 

- facilitates data standardization, leading to increased efficiency throughout clinical trial execution, from setup to reporting;
- documents policies in a central location to ensure consistent and rapid decision-making;
- documents how regulations are interpreted to ensure a consistent approach to compliance;
- identifies approved vendors and the process for approving new vendors to facilitate data integration;
- establishes a mechanism for evaluating and implementing new processes and technologies, ensuring a standard and cost-effective approach with appropriate oversight and cross-functional input; and
- measures the effectiveness of the data management processes and systems through key performance indicators and establishes productivity and quality targets.