Breaking the Transcription Barrier: How eSource Redefines Clinical Research Workflows
From The Clinical Trial Vanguard. The traditional clinical trial landscape is undergoing a digital metamorphosis. For decades, the reliance on manual transcription—moving data from paper source documents to Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems—has created a bottleneck that drains resources and increases the margin for error. As clinical trials grow in complexity, the industry is increasingly looking toward eSource as a solution to streamline data flow and alleviate site burden.
In this interview, Jim Reilly, President of Development Cloud at Veeva Systems, discusses the strategic shift toward a shared digital infrastructure. He explores how eliminating Source Data Verification (SDV) through straight-through data flow can redefine the role of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and return valuable time to site staff. By providing foundational tools to research sites, like Veeva eSource, the company aims to build an ecosystem that prioritizes human connection and patient care over administrative processing.