Getting Tech Transfer Right First Time: A Digital Thread Centric Integrated IT/OT Foundation

By Shanti Chari, VP-Digital Technologies and Innovation, Landmark Bio

In today’s fast-paced biotech industry, seamless data flow and integration across diverse systems and functions are vital for advancing product development and achieving commercialization success. Yet, many organizations grapple with significant obstacles, including siloed data, complex and incompatible system interfaces, and the challenges of transferring critical knowledge across a broad ecosystem of internal teams, contract organizations, and external partners. These barriers not only hinder collaboration but also slow decision-making and risk undermining efficiency throughout the development pipeline.

This article examines the core challenges to data integration and technology transfer within biotech organizations and offers practical solutions. By adopting unified digital platforms, implementing standardized data models, and enabling seamless system integrations, organizations can establish continuous digital threads that enhance connectivity. These strategies accelerate decision-making, improve cross-functional alignment, and unlock measurable business value, positioning companies to thrive in an increasingly competitive and data-driven biotech landscape.