Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

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Data Science

Shelly-Rae Smith

Chief Operating Officer at Scigenix (Pty) Ltd

Pretoria, South Africa

About

Data science—the discipline of extracting meaningful insights from complex, often unstructured data—is transforming the landscape of clinical trials and drug development. At Scigenix, we harness advanced data science techniques to complement and enhance traditional clinical trial methodologies, driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation throughout the drug development lifecycle.

Our data science services focus on the strategic integration of machine learning, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline clinical operations, optimize study designs, and accelerate decision-making. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies, including R and Python programming languages, we transform raw clinical data into actionable knowledge that supports faster, more informed decisions.

Key benefits and applications of data science at Scigenix include:

  • Enhanced Efficiency: Data science automates and optimizes data handling, cleaning, and analysis processes, reducing manual workload and minimizing errors.

  • Improved Accuracy and Predictive Power: Advanced algorithms and statistical models enable more precise prediction of clinical outcomes and patient responses, facilitating personalized treatment approaches.

  • Cost Reduction: By identifying inefficiencies and potential risks early, data science helps lower the overall cost of clinical trials and expedites timelines for regulatory approval.

  • Personalized Medicine: Using real-world data and biomarker analytics, we tailor clinical trial strategies to patient subpopulations, increasing the likelihood of trial success.

  • Comprehensive Data Integration: Our team integrates diverse data sources—including clinical, pharmacokinetic, genomic, and real-world evidence—creating a holistic view that informs clinical strategy.

Our innovative tools exemplify these capabilities:

  • CheckM8: An AI-driven solution that automates regulatory document assessment, speeding up review cycles and enhancing compliance accuracy.

  • Lexi: A natural language processing platform that accelerates medical writing and pharmacovigilance by extracting key insights from unstructured text data.

At Scigenix, our data scientists collaborate closely with biostatisticians, biometric programmers, clinical experts, and medical writers to ensure seamless integration of data science outputs into statistical analyses, reporting, and regulatory submissions. Our biostatistics team develops each project as a standalone, reproducible software environment, adhering to best software development practices that provide transparency and traceability throughout the analytical lifecycle.

We combine deep clinical research experience spanning Phase I to IV trials and registries with innovative data science methodologies, ensuring our clients benefit from robust, scientifically sound, and regulatory-compliant solutions. This multidisciplinary approach positions Scigenix at the forefront of data-driven clinical research, enabling sponsors to make better decisions faster and ultimately improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Type

  • Clinical research services
  • Community engagement and social sciences
  • Genomics and/or bioinformatics support
  • Laboratory and diagnostic services
  • Other services

Applies to

  • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation
  • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs
  • Genomics and bioinformatics
  • Health systems and implementation research
  • Infectious diseases
  • Maternal, child and community health
  • Non-communicable diseases linked to infectious diseases
  • Vaccines and therapeutics

Organisation

Scigenix (Pty) Ltd

Consulting firm

Pretoria, South Africa

Similar opportunities

  • Service

    Clinical Data Management

    • Other services
    • Infectious diseases
    • Vaccines and therapeutics
    • Clinical research services
    • Maternal, child and community health
    • Non-communicable diseases linked to infectious diseases
    • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation

    Shelly-Rae Smith

    Chief Operating Officer at Scigenix (Pty) Ltd

    Pretoria, South Africa

  • Service

    Medical Writing

    • Other services
    • Infectious diseases
    • Vaccines and therapeutics
    • Clinical research services
    • Ethics and regulatory advisory
    • Maternal, child and community health
    • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs
    • Community engagement and social sciences
    • Non-communicable diseases linked to infectious diseases
    • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation

    Shelly-Rae Smith

    Chief Operating Officer at Scigenix (Pty) Ltd

    Pretoria, South Africa

  • Service

    Data scientist

    • Infectious diseases
    • Genomics and bioinformatics
    • Laboratory and diagnostic services
    • Diagnostics and laboratory services
    • Genomics and/or bioinformatics support
    • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation

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