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Pharmaceutical LIMS

Pharmaceutical LIMS software designed for modern pharma & biopharma laboratories

Pharmaceutical QA/QC laboratories are under growing pressure to increase productivity while maintaining data integrity, simplifying validation and modernizing ageing laboratory systems, all without disrupting manufacturing operations. Traditional Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) platforms are no longer enough to support these demands. Today’s laboratories need standardized, connected laboratory informatics that replace disconnected, highly customized environments with processes that are easier to validate, support and upgrade.  
 

Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software helps regulated Pharma QA/QC laboratories modernize laboratory informatics through connected workflows, standardized processes and enterprise-wide data integration. From analytical development and quality control through manufacturing support, SampleManager LIMS reduces manual effort, improves laboratory visibility and supports consistent execution across the organization.
 

With proven preconfigured pharma workflow templates, laboratory execution capabilities, validation support and implementation expertise built into the platform, organizations can reduce reliance on bespoke configurations, simplify future upgrades and deploy with greater confidence.

 

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Faster implementation with preconfigured pharmaceutical workflow templates

Implementing informatics within regulated environments involves more than deploying new software. Successful modernization depends on standardizing laboratory processes, reducing unnecessary customization and building a solution that remains easier to validate, support and upgrade over time.

 

SampleManager LIMS Software combines preconfigured pharmaceutical workflow templates with a proven implementation methodology developed through decades of regulated laboratory projects. By emphasizing configuration over customization and aligning scientific operations to industry best practices, laboratories can reduce project risk, simplify validation and create a stronger foundation for future modernization.

Technical benefits include: Business benefits include:
  • Preconfigured pharmaceutical workflow templates
  • Validation documentation
  • Standardized integrations
  • Reduced configuration effort
     
  • Faster deployment
  • Lower implementation risk
  • Simplified future upgrades
  • Faster time to value
  • Greater long-term supportability

Built for regulated pharmaceutical laboratories

Compliance is strongest when it's embedded within everyday laboratory operations rather than managed as a separate activity. SampleManager LIMS helps pharmaceutical laboratories standardize execution, improve traceability and support validation through connected, compliant laboratory processes. It is designed to support GMP pharmaceutical environments through:

  • Supporting ALCOA++ principles
  • Enabling FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance
  • Validation Kits to support risk-based Computer Software Assurance (CSA)

 

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Discover the latest enhancements designed to support laboratory workflows, connectivity and ongoing innovation.

 

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Supporting every stage of the pharmaceutical lifecycle

While SampleManager LIMS helps modernize regulated Pharma QA/QC laboratories, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a broader laboratory informatics portfolio designed to support scientific workflows from early research through bioanalysis and commercial manufacturing. Explore the solutions built for each stage of your pharmaceutical journey.

SampleManager LIMS Software

Flagship solution for regulated QA/QC modernization

 Standardize and connect regulated pharmaceutical QA/QC and manufacturing laboratory workflows with a LIMS designed to reduce implementation risk and support future upgrades.

Best for:

  • QA/QC laboratories
  • Manufacturing support
  • Stability studies
  • Analytical development

Core LIMS Software

Flexible solution for pharma research and discovery 

Support diverse pharmaceutical R&D workflows with a flexible LIMS that manages samples, inventory, laboratory data, and instrument integrations while adapting to evolving scientific needs.

Best for:

  • Discovery research
  • Molecular biology
  • Genomics
  • Biobanking
  • Formulation

Watson LIMS Software

Purpose-built for regulated bioanalysis

Manage regulated bioanalytical workflows across preclinical and clinical studies with a LIMS built for compliant, efficient study execution.

Best for:

  • Bioanalysis
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Drug metabolism
  • CRO laboratories

Labguru™ ELN by Cenevo

Capture and manage research knowledge

Empower scientists to document experiments, organize research data, and collaborate more effectively with an intuitive Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN).

Best for:

  • Research teams
  • Electronic lab notebooks
  • Scientific collaboration
  • Experiment documentation

Why pharmaceutical companies choose SampleManager LIMS

Purpose-built for regulated pharmaceutical laboratories, SampleManager LIMS combines connected laboratory workflows, configurable best practices and proven implementation expertise to help organizations operate more efficiently, maintain compliance and prepare for future change.

Modernize QA/QC operations

Replace manual, disconnected laboratory processes with connected workflows that improve productivity, visibility and consistency.

Standardize laboratory execution

Reduce variability between analysts, laboratories and sites through standardized digital processes that improve consistency and support global quality initiatives.

Simplify validation and support regulatory compliance

Help simplify validation and support compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GMP and other regulatory requirements through configurable workflows and electronic records.

Connect laboratory data

Eliminate disconnected lab systems by connecting CDS, ERP, MES and instruments into a single data workflow to help reduce transcription errors, improve visibility and accelerate decision making.

Standardize for long-term success

Adopt preconfigured pharma workflows and reusable functionality that reduce reliance on bespoke configurations, improve supportability and simplify future upgrades.

Reduce implementation risk

Benefit from proven implementation approaches, Pharma expertise and standardized operations that help accelerate deployment and increase project confidence.

See how pharmaceutical laboratories are modernizing with SampleManager LIMS

Explore how pharmaceutical organizations are using SampleManager LIMS to modernize QA/QC workflows, improve operational efficiency and build a stronger foundation for future growth.

Read how Patheon Pharma Services streamlined laboratory operations with SampleManager LIMS.

A trusted partner for pharmaceutical laboratory modernization

Modernizing a laboratory is as much about execution as it is about technology. The implementation approach, industry expertise, and practical experience that guide the project play a critical role in minimizing risk and achieving lasting business value. Thermo Fisher helps pharmaceutical organizations modernize with confidence by combining proven laboratory informatics with standardized implementation practices, validation expertise, and ongoing support to simplify the journey and support long-term success.

 

With Thermo Fisher you benefit from:

  • 30+ years of laboratory informatics experience
  • More than 1,500 successful LIMS implementations
  • Dedicated implementation and validation specialists
  • Preconfigured templates designed for pharmaceutical QA/QC
  • Global support and training
  • Long-term modernization expertise

Contact us to learn how SampleManager LIMS can help modernize your laboratory.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. What is a pharmaceutical LIMS?
    A pharmaceutical LIMS is a Laboratory Information Management System designed specifically to manage laboratory samples, testing workflows, scientific data and regulatory compliance across pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical laboratories.

  2. How does a pharmaceutical LIMS support GMP?
    A pharmaceutical LIMS helps laboratories standardize processes, improve traceability, maintain secure audit trails and support electronic records required under GMP regulations.

  3. How long does LIMS implementation take?
    Implementation timelines vary depending on laboratory complexity, integrations and validation requirements. SampleManager LIMS for pharma QA/QC helps accelerate implementation by providing preconfigured workflows and industry best practices.

  4. What regulations should a pharmaceutical LIMS support?
    A pharmaceutical LIMS should support compliance to regulations including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), while helping laboratories maintain data integrity through secure electronic records and audit trails.

  5. What makes SampleManager LIMS different?
    SampleManager LIMS combines enterprise laboratory informatics with deep scientific expertise and preconfigured pharma workflows designed to accelerate implementation within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Ready to modernize your Pharma QA/QC laboratory?

Whether you're replacing a LIMS, planning a modernization project or looking to simplify validation, our pharmaceutical laboratory informatics specialists can help. Let's discuss your laboratory requirements and explore how SampleManager LIMS can support your modernization journey.

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