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Biopharma Quality Efficiency

Refined by Review by Exception

What is Review by Exception?

From exhaustive review → to intelligent, exception-focused QC

Instead of manually checking every data point, Review by Exception focuses expert time on:

  • Unexpected or out-of-trend results
  • Deviations or signal anomalies
  • GMP-relevant events and changes requiring scrutiny

Outcome: Faster reviews, fewer errors, and stronger compliance

Why It Matters

50-60%

of analyst and reviewer time spent on manual data checks

$250M–$750M

annual value at risk across 500 batches

$500K+

cost per day from 5+ analyst-reviewer cycles delaying batch release

$10M–$50M+

potential cost from late findings post-release

Key Challenge: Reviews are highly subjective, leading to inconsistencies and missed events

Where Review by Exception Delivers Value

Audit Trail Review by Exception

  • Trigger-based log review for GMP-relevant changes
  • Automated detection of high-risk system events
  • Aligned with EU GMP Annex 11 & 21 CFR Part 11

Chromatogram Review by Exception

  • Covers 70–80% of QC assays (critical batch release and stability tests)
  • Auto-detects peak shifts, drift, and anomalies
  • Quantitatively compares to “golden batch”
  • Extensible to IR, MS, NMR, particle analysis, titration, and more assays

How Review by Exception Works

1. Data Integrity & Standardization

Structured, harmonized scientific data with metadata across instruments (e.g., different CDS), labs, and sites

2. Automation of Routine Checks

ML/AI-assisted anomaly detection with Subject Matter Expert (SME) oversight

3. Integrated Systems

Connected CDS, LIMS, ELN enabling context-aware review and issue resolution

Scalable Benefits

Efficiency

Major reductions in manual review and reprocessing, higher FTE capacity

Compliance

Consistent review logic, fewer missed events, stronger audit readiness

Batch Release

Near real-time issue detection and quick resolution = faster release and millions in recovered value

Why Start Now

Your Roadmap to Success

  • Start with high-burden workflows (chromatography assay & audit trail review are ideal starting points)
  • Build a harmonized scientific data foundation across QC
  • Expand Review by Exception across additional drug modalities and analytical assays (IR, MS, NMR, particle, etc.)

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