It’s time for me to reflect on some of our top quality + compliance and LIMS insights from 2025! Over the past year, our experts have shared their lessons learned, best practices, project wins, and industry perspectives, and I’m excited to recap some of that content below. You can also take a look at all of our Q+C content from the past year here. 

Top Quality + LIMS Insights from 2025 

1. Integrating LIMS with Empower to Enhance Laboratory Efficiency 

A global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company sought to further optimize laboratory operations by integrating Empower, a chromatographic data system, with its existing global LIMS platform. The engagement focused on updating data standards and aligning systems to enable seamless, accurate data flow and faster analysis. In this case study, LaToya Lee Jones discusses how our LIMS experts supported the effort through system integration, data standardization, process improvements, and code reviews. 

Explore the LIMS integration case study >>  

2. LIS vs. LIMS: What’s the Difference? 

LIS and LIMS both support laboratory operations but are designed for different environments, with LIS focused on patient-centered clinical workflows and LIMS centered on batch or lot-based testing in quality and production settings. These differences influence system features, workflows, and vendor selection, despite the platforms sharing many similarities. Understanding where they overlap and diverge helps organizations choose the right solution for their laboratory needs – Liz Pegram shares more in this article. 

LIS vs. LIMS – which to choose? >> 

3. Who Should Be Involved in Your LIMS Implementation Team 

LIMS are critical for improving laboratory efficiency and compliance, but first-time implementations are complex, costly, and resource intensive. requires significant financial investment and careful planning. While technology is important, project success hinges on engaging the right stakeholders and experts at the right time. Assembling the wrong team (or involving them too late) can lead to delays, cost overruns, and reduced return on investment. In this eBook, Tina Yauger and Randy Lee Martinez provides guidance on who should be involved on your LIMS implementation team and common pitfalls that can arise during the process. 

Considerations for building your LIMS implementation team >>  

4. Quality Regulations in the Beauty Industry: Exploring the Impact of MoCra 

What does clean beauty actually mean? And how is it being marketed? The clean beauty movement, fueled by wellness trends and social media influencers, has rapidly expanded product options, particularly for younger consumers. However, behind the marketing claims of eco-friendliness and cosmetic “fixes,” questions remain around product safety, regulatory oversight (like through MoCRA, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022), and the accuracy of these promises. As the beauty aisle grows more crowded, understanding how cosmetic products are vetted and regulated is increasingly important for consumers and brands alike – read more from Sarah Broyd and Azmat Shah in this article. 

Explore MoCRA, clean beauty, and quality regulations >>  

5. Modernizing Validation in the Life Sciences with Veeva Vault Validation Management 

Validation is critical to compliance and quality in biotech and pharmaceutical organizations, yet many teams still rely on manual, paper-based processes that create inefficiencies and risk. Modernizing validation workflows with tools like Veeva Vault Validation Management can help, enabling organizations to manage validation projects more efficiently while delivering measurable ROI. Read more in this piece from Eric Borries. 

Dive into Veeva Vault Validation Management >>  

6. Leveraging Lab Informatics in the Wine and Spirits Industry  

The wine and spirits industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by trends like lower-ABV products and evolving regulatory requirements. As companies adapt, digital solutions are becoming central to managing operations and maintaining product quality. In this piece, Tina Yauger explores how laboratory informatics platforms can play a key role in helping businesses stay competitive and meet the demands of a changing market. 

How can lab informatics be used in the wine & spirits industry? >> 

7. Implementing a Global Veeva Vault Quality Management System (QMS) for a Biopharmaceutical Company 

Clarkston partnered with a leading biopharmaceutical company on a multi-year Veeva QMS implementation to replace legacy systems following several acquisitions. The client had struggled with disparate quality management tools, limiting upgrades and process efficiency. Our work unified their QMS, streamlining operations and improving system connectivity for thousands of users across multiple global offices. Read more about the engagement in this case study by the project team: Davida Rosenfeld, Ben Riblett, Sara Morris, Bob Lamont, and Mike Hackett. 

Download the Veeva Vault QMS case study >>  

8. Considerations for Leveraging AI in GxP-Regulated Environments  

As AI increasingly enters the pharmaceutical space, companies are exploring how to leverage it within highly regulated environments to improve patient safety and access. While AI has shown efficiency gains in early drug discovery, applying it in GxP-regulated settings adds layers of complexity. This article by Lilly Saiontz and Lynette Nazabal highlights key considerations for using AI in these environments, including potential use cases and the importance of establishing a clear AI strategy. 

Explore AI for GxP-regulated environments >>  

9. Lab Automation Strategy Assessment for a CDMO 

Our team conducted a Lab Automation Strategy Assessment for a leading global CDMO with over 50 years of experience in personalized medicine, consumer health, and animal health. Facing growing competition in the pharmaceutical industry, the client sought to enhance digital capabilities to close quality gaps and optimize manufacturing processes. Strengthening technology and workflows allowed the company to improve production efficiency and lower costs, ultimately increasing value for its clients. Janel Firestein shares more about the project in this case study. 

Read the lab automation strategy assessment case study >>  

10. Considerations for Selecting an eQMS 

Selecting an eQMS is a high-impact decision for life sciences organizations because it shapes how quality and compliance are managed over time. As such, leaders should approach this choice as a strategic investment rather than just a routine technology purchase. In this article, Marcus McCray and Randall Jacobs explain how grounding the selection in business strategy helps ensure the system can adapt as the organization evolves and outline key questions you should ask during your eQMS selection. 

What should you consider when selecting an eQMS? >>