The new system is designed to manage the clinical trials process through web-based and automated workflow features. It provides real-time information sharing among project teams in an effort to enable speedy decision-making, more effective use of resources, reduced time-to-market and enhanced patient safeguards.
The system also offers an integrated planning and monitoring environment that simulates all aspects of a clinical trial. It enables real-time reporting and tracking, automated alerts and notifications of tasks, and the ability to search for, identify and respond to key data points. These features allow organizations to facilitate adjustments and changes for a successful trial.
Northrop Grumman said its IT sector installed the system at Icon Clinical Research, a full-service contract research organization headquartered in Dublin, where it was tested to confirm its ability to streamline information capture, maintain data relevancy and provide automatic notification. The system is now expected to be rolled out to full operations throughout the facility.
Global Trials Manager is a product of Integic, which was acquired by Northrop Grumman in March 2005.