Accelerating Biopharma Insights: Real-Time Lab Data Portal Implementation

Organization

Our client is a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in drug development and manufacturing. With a global presence, they provide fully integrated solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Their commitment to innovation and real-time data access drives advancements in biopharma research.

CHALLENGE

To gain a competitive edge in the biopharmaceutical sector, the client sought to develop a cutting-edge Lab Data Portal that would:

• Provide real-time access to lab data and analytics.
• Enhance data visualization through embedded dashboards.
• Enable seamless communication between scientists and clients.
• Ensure secure access controls for different users.

Key challenges included:

• Data Ingestion & Integration
  
  • Capturing raw data from lab sensors, instruments, and devices in different formats.
  • Building a centralized AWS data lake using AWS Glue and AWS IoT for real-time data processing.
• Real-Time Analytics
  
  • Implementing AWS Athena for querying large datasets efficiently.
  • Embedding Tableau dashboards for instant insights and statistical analysis.
• Access Control & Security
  
  • Implementing role-based authentication and permissions to protect sensitive data.
  • Customizing landing pages based on user roles (clients, scientists, administrators).
• Streamlined Communication
  
  • Replacing manual email interactions with an integrated communication thread.
  • Developing a notification system for alerts when new messages are posted.
• Aggressive Timeline
  
  • Delivering a fully functional MVP within three months.
  • Completing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate features before launch.

TECHNICAL SOLUTION

XTIVIA worked within an agile Scrum framework with one-week sprints to ensure iterative progress and continuous feedback. The project involved collaboration with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and client teams to define requirements and execute deliverables.

Key Solution Components

Secure Data Infrastructure & Real-Time Processing

• Built a centralized AWS data lake using AWS Glue, AWS IoT, and AWS Lambda to ingest lab data from diverse equipment and sensors.
• Implemented AWS Athena to enable fast querying of structured and unstructured lab data.
• Established role-based authentication and access control to safeguard sensitive information.
• Designed custom landing pages that dynamically adjusted based on user roles (scientists, analysts, clients, administrators).

Real-Time Analytics & Visualization

Integrated Tableau with AWS services to enable automated data transformation and analytics.
Embedded Tableau dashboards directly into the Lab Data Portal, allowing clients to view real-time charts, trends, and statistical reports.

Enhanced Client-Scientist Collaboration

• Developed an interactive communication thread feature within the portal to replace email exchanges between clients and scientists.
• Created a real-time notification system to send email and in-app alerts when updates were posted in discussion threads.

Comprehensive Testing & Documentation

• Conducted extensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate system functionality, performance, and usability.
• Developed detailed process flows, test cases, and deployment documentation to support seamless future enhancements.

BUSINESS RESULT

XTIVIA successfully delivered the MVP within the three-month deadline, securing executive approval for additional project phases. The project transformed lab data accessibility and communication, resulting in:

• Real-Time Data Insights: Clients gained instant access to lab data visualizations, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Improved Collaboration: The built-in communication system streamlined interactions between scientists and clients, reducing delays.
• Enhanced Security & Compliance: Role-based access controls ensured that only authorized users accessed sensitive data.
• Operational Efficiency: Eliminated manual reporting processes, saving significant time and effort for researchers and analysts.
• Scalability for Future Expansion: The successful MVP provided a strong foundation for predictive analytics, AI-driven insights, and expanded user features in subsequent phases.

This project wasn’t just about software development—it was about transforming how lab data is accessed, analyzed, and shared in the biopharmaceutical industry. By adopting scalable cloud solutions and user-friendly analytics, XTIVIA helped the client enhance data accessibility, streamline collaboration, and position itself as a leader in data-driven biopharma research.

KEYWORDS
Application Integration, Application Programming Interfaces (API), Elastic Search, AWS, ReactJs frontend, API Testing

SOFTWARE
AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, AWS Athena, AWS IOT, Tableau, React Web UI.

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