Research & Development Administration
Research & Development (R&D) Administration provides unified project reporting and status tracking of all projects at all stages, whether key information is contained in electronic or paper documents, forms or emails. The solution facilitates major Go-No Go decision processes by providing timely key information, while capturing decisions as records for future review and compliance support. Tracking of alliance and contracted projects is easily integrated.
Business Goals
- Reduction in time to complete projects
- Better transfer of results downstream
- More effective collaboration
Key Performance Indicators
- Greater R&D productivity
- Decreased time to critical decisions
OpenText R&D Administration solutions deliver this functionality with the following components:
Software:
Livelink ECM - Accreditations Server, Livelink ECM - Eloquent Media Server, Program Management, Document Management
Supplemented by Business Content (e.g., predefined workflows) to give you a head-start in configuring workstreams and processes, Consulting Services, Training and Support tailored to meet your requirements.
Activities
R&D Administration involves:
Program & Portfolio Management
R&D portfolios comprise projects at many stages of execution. Managing a large R&D portfolio requires that each project is managed in predefined stages and assessed at gates where consistent criteria are applied to maximize the return of the portfolio investment. This requires that staff understand the information required at each stage, have defined rights and roles, and use consistent reporting processes without stifling creativity or flexibility.
Solution Adaptations: Program Management
Policies & Procedures Management
Regulatory requirements and quality practices demand secure and audited policy and procedure management throughout a controlled lifecycle, making them an integral part of corporate document management and control processes. The regulations typically dictate how, when and under what circumstances electronic documents can be authored, updated, approved, published and archived. They also prescribe methods to define the importance of each record and the required standards of care based on risks assessment and mitigation.
Solution Adaptations: Document Management
Employee Certification
Employees must be trained to maintain a safe work environment, prevent dangerous incidents, report incidents when they do occur, and protect the environment. OpenText provides solutions for learning management and employee accreditation that let you put programs into place to maximize employee effectiveness in the key areas of health, safety and the environment.
Solution Adaptations: Livelink ECM - Accreditations Server, Livelink ECM - Eloquent Media Server
