Research Shows Medtechs Prioritizing Site Collaboration and Data Quality

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Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV) released its 2025 MedTech Clinical Benchmark report, revealing key trends in medical technology clinical operations. The study shows that 68% of medtech teams prioritize reducing manual processes in site collaboration, while 56% focus on study quality improvement.

The report highlights significant gaps in technology adoption, with only 14% of large medtechs (>$1B revenue) and 24% of smaller companies having site collaboration tools. Additionally, 72% of organizations plan to invest in AI/ML infrastructure, while 58% will prioritize data collection and cleaning in the coming year.

Key challenges identified include on-time data entry, document exchange, and monitoring compliance, with manual processes (32%), global trial regulation compliance (18%), and inspection readiness (18%) being the top hurdles.

Positive

• 72% of medtech organizations are planning to invest in AI/ML infrastructure
• 58% of medtechs prioritizing data collection and cleaning optimization
• Companies actively working to modernize clinical operations and improve efficiency

Negative

• Only 14% of large medtechs have site collaboration tools implemented
• 32% still rely heavily on manual processes, increasing operational risks
• Significant challenges with data quality and document exchange persist

Nearly 70% say reducing manual processes is a key priority for working with sites

PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced findings from the 2025 Veeva MedTech Clinical Benchmark, showing that medtech clinical teams are focused on streamlining work with research sites to reduce manual processes (68%), improve study quality (56%), and gain greater visibility and oversight (55%). The findings emphasize an opportunity to leverage technology to simplify and standardize clinical workflows, work more effectively with sites, and speed trials.

Respondents identified on-time data entry and data quality, exchange of documents and data, and monitoring and compliance as the biggest challenges for site management. However, only 14% of medtechs with revenue over $1 billion and 24% with revenue under $1 billion have site collaboration tools in place, highlighting a gap as the industry moves toward improving trial efficiency and expediting study timelines.

Additional insights about today's medtech clinical landscape from the benchmark report include:

• Manual processes increase risk. Reliance on manual processes (32%), complying with global trial regulation (18%), and inspection readiness (18%) were cited most often as the top hurdle in medtech clinical affairs. These high-risk areas can increase operational costs and cause significant trial delays.
  
  
• Process optimization efforts are underway. To maintain the integrity of clinical trials, 58% of medtechs plan to prioritize data collection and cleaning in the next year. By optimizing the data collection process, teams can spend less time on data reconciliation and focus on high-value trial activities.
  
  
• AI and ML initiatives are in early stages. Nearly three out of four medtech organizations (72%) are planning to invest in infrastructure for AI and ML solutions, working to harmonize existing systems and standardize data to make it AI-ready.

"The medtech industry is driving initiatives to advance clinical processes, site collaboration, and data quality amidst economic pressures and new regulations," said Kevin Liang, vice president, clinical strategy, Veeva MedTech. "The report shows medtech companies are investing their efforts to ensure data integrity, improve operational efficiency, and drive connected processes across stakeholders to bring new technologies to patients faster."

The 2025 Veeva MedTech Clinical Benchmark surveyed more than 100 clinical professionals at medical device and diagnostics companies. The report examines the current state of medtech clinical trials and how teams are working to modernize their operations. To learn more, read the full report.

About Veeva MedTech 
Veeva MedTech helps medical device and diagnostics companies streamline the complete product development and commercialization lifecycles to deliver products to patients with greater speed and efficiency. Veeva MedTech's offering includes applications that advance clinical, regulatory, quality, commercial, and medical operations. For more information, visit veeva.com/medtech.

About Veeva Systems
Veeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.

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FAQ

What are the key findings of Veeva's 2025 MedTech Clinical Benchmark report?

The report reveals that 68% of medtech teams prioritize reducing manual processes, 56% focus on study quality, and 72% plan to invest in AI/ML infrastructure.

What percentage of medtech companies currently use site collaboration tools in 2025?

Only 14% of medtech companies with revenue over $1 billion and 24% of companies with revenue under $1 billion have site collaboration tools in place.

What are the main challenges in medtech clinical trials according to the Veeva report?

The main challenges include on-time data entry, data quality, document exchange, and monitoring compliance. Manual processes (32%), global trial regulation compliance (18%), and inspection readiness (18%) are the top hurdles.

How many medtech organizations are planning to invest in AI and ML solutions?

72% of medtech organizations are planning to invest in infrastructure for AI and ML solutions to harmonize systems and standardize data.

What percentage of medtechs are prioritizing data collection and cleaning in 2025?

58% of medtech companies plan to prioritize data collection and cleaning in the next year to maintain clinical trial integrity and reduce data reconciliation time.