Life Sciences

Cloud-Based Research Data Platform

Challenge

A fast-growing biotech company specializing in genomics and precision medicine was generating terabytes of sequencing data every month. Their on-premise storage and ad-hoc file sharing were no longer viable.

Problems included:

  • Data Security Risks:Sensitive genomic and clinical data lacked centralized controls.
  • Limited Scalability:Local infrastructure couldn’t keep up with rapidly expanding datasets.
  • Poor Collaboration:Global research teams struggled to access and analyze data across different time zones.
  • Slow Analytics:Complex bioinformatics queries took hours to return results.
Solution Overview
Detailed Workflow
Impact and Measured Benefits
Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Organizations

Solution Overview

To meet regulatory, performance, and collaboration needs, we designed and deployed a Cloud-Based Research Data Platform tailored for the life sciences sector.

Key Features Implemented:

  • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure:Deployed a secure, compliant AWS + Azure environment with automated failover.
  • Data Governance Framework:Introduced role-based access control (RBAC), encryption at rest/in transit, and activity logging.
  • Automated Data Ingestion Pipelines:Seamlessly moved raw genomic data from sequencers into cloud storage with metadata tagging.
  • Interactive BI Dashboards:Built real-time analytics for variant detection, clinical trial metrics, and collaboration KPIs.
  • Compliance and Certification:Achieved ISO 27001 alignment, with policies mapped to HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Global Research Hub Connectivity:Enabled four international teams to work off the same datasets without duplication.

Detailed Workflow

StepBefore Cloud PlatformAfter Cloud Platform
Data Storage On-premise servers with limited capacity Secure AWS + Azure hybrid cloud
Data Analysis Local compute nodes Elastic cloud compute clusters
Collaboration Isolated research hubs Unified global workspace with dashboards

Impact and Measured Benefits

  • Data Retrieval in Minutes– Previously hours, now almost real-time thanks to cloud-optimized pipelines.
  • Global Collaboration Enabled– 4 research hubs can collaborate simultaneously with secure access.
  • ISO 27001 Data Security Certification– Industry-standard controls achieved and maintained.
  • Enhanced Research Insights– Self-service dashboards empower scientists with immediate, data-driven answers.
  • Elastic Scalability– Compute and storage scale automatically as projects grow.

Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Organizations

  • Hybrid Cloud as a Strategic Asset:Mix of AWS + Azure ensures flexibility and vendor neutrality.
  • Data Governance First:Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) built into the design, not bolted on.
  • Empowering Researchers:Real-time dashboards accelerate innovation and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Future-Ready Architecture: Platform can integrate with AI/ML pipelines for predictive modeling and drug discovery.
Solution Overview

Solution Overview

To meet regulatory, performance, and collaboration needs, we designed and deployed a Cloud-Based Research Data Platform tailored for the life sciences sector.

Key Features Implemented:

  • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure:Deployed a secure, compliant AWS + Azure environment with automated failover.
  • Data Governance Framework:Introduced role-based access control (RBAC), encryption at rest/in transit, and activity logging.
  • Automated Data Ingestion Pipelines:Seamlessly moved raw genomic data from sequencers into cloud storage with metadata tagging.
  • Interactive BI Dashboards:Built real-time analytics for variant detection, clinical trial metrics, and collaboration KPIs.
  • Compliance and Certification:Achieved ISO 27001 alignment, with policies mapped to HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Global Research Hub Connectivity:Enabled four international teams to work off the same datasets without duplication.
Detailed Workflow

Detailed Workflow

StepBefore Cloud PlatformAfter Cloud Platform
Step Before Cloud Platform After Cloud Platform
Data Storage On-premise servers with limited capacity Secure AWS + Azure hybrid cloud
Data Analysis Local compute nodes Elastic cloud compute clusters
Collaboration Isolated research hubs Unified global workspace with dashboards
Impact and Measured Benefits

Impact and Measured Benefits

  • Data Retrieval in Minutes– Previously hours, now almost real-time thanks to cloud-optimized pipelines.
  • Global Collaboration Enabled– 4 research hubs can collaborate simultaneously with secure access.
  • ISO 27001 Data Security Certification– Industry-standard controls achieved and maintained.
  • Enhanced Research Insights– Self-service dashboards empower scientists with immediate, data-driven answers.
  • Elastic Scalability– Compute and storage scale automatically as projects grow.
Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Organizations

Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Organizations

  • Hybrid Cloud as a Strategic Asset:Mix of AWS + Azure ensures flexibility and vendor neutrality.
  • Data Governance First:Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) built into the design, not bolted on.
  • Empowering Researchers:Real-time dashboards accelerate innovation and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Future-Ready Architecture: Platform can integrate with AI/ML pipelines for predictive modeling and drug discovery.

Optional Add-Ons for Future Growth

AI/ML Pipelines

Integrate with machine learning for variant calling or drug target prediction.

Federated Learning

Enable secure cross-institutional collaboration without moving raw data.

Data Marketplace

Allow controlled sharing of anonymized datasets with partners.