Watson™ LIMS by Thermo Fisher Scientific

The Watson LIMS system is a highly specialized protocol-driven Laboratory Information Management System specifically designed to support DMPK/Bioanalytical studies in drug development. The system was developed with input from major pharmaceutical companies, and its success is a direct result of its ease of use and the high level of service offered to assist in implementation. Watson is installed in 18 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical organizations, and is widely used in leading biotechnology and contract research organizations worldwide.

Product Details

Watson uses a central Oracle database and offers a simple, point-and-click graphical interface that is quick to learn and easy to use. Watson has been expressly built to promote compliance with GLP regulations and the 21 CFR Part 11 guidance. The system security and audit trail are designed to provide maximum flexibility and configurability to our clients while preserving data integrity. Watson is capable of handling standard and complex study protocols, providing audit trails to track deviations and amendments to each study. Watson has full bi-directional interface capability to analytical instruments, tracks shipments and samples through user-designed barcode labels, supports a wide range of PK/TK analyses, and organizes study results in a unique document management system. Watson also fully supports unit management, allowing true data consolidation across studies and projects.

Key Benefits

• Accelerated laboratory turnaround
• Reduced costs associated with sample management
• Improved operational efficiency
• Regulatory compliance with GLP and 21 CFR Part 11

Technology

• Flexible Study Design
• Automated Sample Management
• Assay/Method Standardization and Management
• Seamless Data Exchange, Import And Instrument Interfacing
• Comprehensive Data Analysis
• Powerful Reporting
• Robust Security and Regulatory Compliance