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Breaking Down Barriers: Overcoming RWD Challenges in Life Sciences

January 15, 2025

Real-World Data (RWD) has become essential for life sciences teams. It powers smarter decision-making, accelerates drug development, and improves patient outcomes. Yet, many organizations struggle to fully utilize its potential.

What’s holding them back? Let’s break down the barriers and explore real-world data solutions that can drive progress.

1

Data Quality Concerns

RWD is messy. It comes from diverse sources like electronic health records, claims data, and patient registries, often creating inconsistencies and gaps.

Many teams hesitate to rely on RWD because it’s unstructured. But this challenge is solvable. Proper cleaning techniques and skilled data scientists can transform messy data into actionable insights.

At Inspire, we take it a step further. Our data doesn’t just come from systems—it comes from people. Patient-reported outcomes and experiences add depth and context, creating a richer dataset.

2

Regulatory Uncertainty

The regulatory path for RWD isn’t always clear, and many teams fear investing in data that might not meet approval standards.

However, progress is happening. Regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA are integrating RWD into their frameworks. Companies leveraging real-world data solutions to support clinical trials and post-market surveillance are paving the way for broader acceptance.

At Inspire, we help teams navigate this uncertainty by providing high-quality data and regulatory-aligned support, ensuring our insights meet evolving industry standards.

3

Siloed Access

In many organizations, only a few teams can access RWD—limiting its value.

Breaking down silos is key. When RWD is available to R&D, Commercial, and Medical Affairs teams, its impact multiplies. Cross-functional access fosters collaboration and sparks innovation.

Our approach? We connect diverse teams with meaningful patient insights, ensuring everyone has what they need to succeed.

4

Cultural Resistance

Some teams remain skeptical of RWD, feeling uncomfortable with unfamiliar data or doubting its reliability.

Changing this mindset takes time. Training programs and small wins can help build confidence. Highlighting success stories shows the real-world impact of RWD and inspires adoption.

At Inspire, we make real-world data solutions accessible and relatable. By amplifying patient voices, we turn data into personal and actionable insights.

Overcoming Challenges, Unlocking Potential

The barriers to RWD adoption are real, but they’re not insurmountable. With the right strategies, life sciences teams can unlock their full potential.

At Inspire, we’re here to help. Our unique combination of patient-reported outcomes, real-world evidence, and actionable insights bridges the gap between data and discovery.

Let’s overcome the challenges together—and create a future where RWD drives smarter, faster, and better decisions.

Learn more about Inspire’s real-world data solutions.

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