Data and Systems Committee

Objectives

Ensure databases & systems provide the best suitable platform to do international secondary market research through partnership with the major global providers.

Activities

• Regular meetings with core providers like IMS HEALTH to discuss their databases & systems offerings (quality, reliability & service associated) and main development pathways (meet business data requirements, address changing market dynamics or make the best use of latest technologies). They represent a key communication channel between global secondary data providers and international secondary market research functions from pharmaco’s. Secondary data quality & coverage issues are also discussed during those meetings. In that perspective the Committee focus on audits integrated on IMS international databases.
• Share experiences & best practice in international secondary pharmaceutical market research area using any type of data : sales, medical or promotional.
• Identify current unmet needs of international pharmaceutical market research.
   

The Committee consists of pharmaceutical international market research representatives and IMS representatives. Project teams may be formed to address specific needs and other providers may be invited to participate whenever appropriate. The Committee always welcomes new members from pharmaceutical industry to enlarge its knowledge & experience sharing.