Accelerating Regulatory Submissions with AI

Regulatory submissions are becoming increasingly complex. The volume of data, the number of required documents, and the intricacy of cross-references continue to grow with each new guidance and regulation. Meanwhile, pressure to accelerate time-to-market intensifies. AI-powered automation offers a path forward.

The Submission Challenge

Modern regulatory submissions present formidable challenges:

• Volume: A typical NDA or BLA can contain hundreds of thousands of pages across multiple modules
• Consistency: Data must be absolutely consistent across the dossier narrative and underlying source documents
• Cross-references: Thousands of internal references must be accurate and functional
• Format compliance: eCTD and other electronic formats have strict technical requirements
• Regulatory alignment: Content must address all applicable guidance documents and regulations

The Cost of Errors

Submission errors have significant consequences:

• Refuse-to-file decisions: Technical deficiencies can result in immediate rejection
• Information requests: Inconsistencies trigger clarification requests that delay review
• Complete response letters: Substantive issues require additional clinical or manufacturing data
• Market access delays: Each review cycle adds months to time-to-market, costing millions in delayed revenue
• Patient impact: Delayed approvals mean patients wait longer for potentially life-saving therapies

AI-Powered Submission Pre-Check

Intelligent pre-check automation transforms dossier preparation by:

1. Automated consistency verification: AI compares narrative statements against source data across all modules, flagging discrepancies instantly
2. Cross-reference validation: Every hyperlink and cross-reference is verified for accuracy and functionality
3. Regulatory gap analysis: Content is mapped against applicable guidances to identify missing or incomplete sections
4. Format compliance checking: Technical specifications are verified before submission
5. Readability assessment: AI evaluates document clarity and suggests improvements

The Results

Organizations implementing AI-powered submission pre-check are achieving remarkable results:

• Up to 90% reduction in manual review effort for consistency checks
• Near-elimination of refuse-to-file decisions due to technical deficiencies
• Significant reduction in information requests during review
• Faster submission timelines through automated pre-check cycles
• Improved reviewer experience leading to smoother interactions

Beyond Initial Submissions

AI automation provides ongoing value throughout the product lifecycle:

• Variation management: Automated impact assessment for proposed changes
• Annual reports: Streamlined compilation of required updates
• Multi-market submissions: Efficient adaptation for different regulatory requirements
• Legacy product maintenance: Keeping older dossiers current and compliant

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