Tekton Research Partners with Todata for Enhanced Business Intelligence Solutions in Clinical Trials
Tekton Research Partners with Todata for Innovative Business Intelligence Solutions
Tekton Research, a premier organization focused on multi-specialty clinical trial sites, has made a significant move to streamline its operations. By choosing Todata Analytics' SiteGrades platform along with the Tod AI layer as its enterprise business intelligence solution, Tekton is positioning itself to better handle the complexities that come with rapid growth in the clinical research sector.
The Expansion Context
In 2025 alone, Tekton Research plans to add seven new research sites, illustrating its ambitious growth plan. With an increasing number of sites, the volume and complexity of data that the organization needs to manage also rises substantially. To effectively navigate this growth while ensuring operational efficiency, Tekton's leadership recognized the crucial role that data analytics and intelligence solutions would play.
Timothy Ryan, the CFO of Tekton Research, emphasized the need for efficient data management, stating, "At our size, collecting and analyzing data is an essential task for multiple teams. Managing exports and reconciling data from various sources can be time-consuming and messy. SiteGrades eliminates that friction and busywork."
The Challenges of Growth
As Tekton expands, they face a growing operational ceiling that demands immediate attention. Nicole Osborn, the CEO of Todata, pointed out that while each research site requires its own set of management tools—such as a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), recruitment systems, billing systems, and HR tools—none of these traditional systems provide an integrated view necessary for prompt and confident decision-making. As Ryan mentioned, the challenges multiply exponentially as they grow from 10 to 20 sites, stressing the need for automation and integration in report generation and data visualization.
Key Benefits of SiteGrades and Tod AI
The SiteGrades platform promises not only to connect with Tekton’s existing systems without demanding additional data input or migration but also to offer immediate visibility into crucial operational metrics like capacity, enrollment pace, and resource utilization. This real-time data insight allows Tekton to make quicker and more informed decisions responding to client needs.
Furthermore, the inclusion of Tod AI within this framework is particularly noteworthy. This AI layer is designed to address the growing demand for insightful analytics while maintaining compliance—critical in the clinical research landscape. As Taryn Collett, COO of Tekton, stated, "Having instant visibility enables us to respond quickly and confidently to the needs of Sponsors and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)." The Tod AI implementation, operating within a SOC 2- and HIPAA-compliant environment, assures that data handling will adhere to stringent regulatory standards, thereby minimizing compliance risks associated with the use of AI.
Andrew Kimball, CCO of Todata Analytics, further added, "The sooner we gain control over business data, the better equipped we’ll be for the challenges ahead. If teams keep generating similar reports without adding value, that’s a clear signal for a technological intervention. Automation can help optimize workflows and refocus personnel on higher-priority tasks."
Conclusion
In summary, Tekton Research’s partnership with Todata represents a strategic leap towards enhancing operational efficiency and fulfilling the demands of growth within the clinical trial ecosystem. With tools like SiteGrades and Tod AI in their arsenal, the organization is well-positioned to tackle the complexities of managing multiple research sites across diverse therapeutic domains, including neurology, cardiometabolic, and vaccine research. As they venture further into scaling their operations, it remains clear that effective data management will be critical to their success.