X-BENCH

A game-changing AI workbench built for Medical Affairs.

Unify data, curate insights, and execute critical tasks with unprecedented efficiency.

OUTCOMES FIRST

Focus on Outcomes, Not Functionality

You’re not looking for AI functions; you’re looking for solutions. Whether it’s compiling your weekly report for leadership, synthesizing complex data to answer a new strategic hypothesis, or getting rapid answers to a challenging question, X-Bench is engineered to help you complete your specific “jobs to be done.”

"You don't want to run an 'AI clustering algorithm' to help identify new trends, you want to see what's trending and why, instantly."

X-Bench cuts through the technical complexity, empowering you to achieve your objectives directly and efficiently.

Unify All Your Medical Affairs Data

X-Bench empowers you to effortlessly consume and analyze data, information, and insights from every critical source. Go beyond internal proprietary data to include:

Stakeholder & Channel Interactions

Published & Subscribed Content

With X-Bench, nothing valuable remains siloed.

Beyond A Simple AI Wrapper

X-Bench is not just an AI wrapper; it’s a robust platform built upon three distinct, integrated portals:

Ingestion

Automated, real-time assimilation of all internal and external data sources. Connectors, APIs, ingestion schedules, data uploads, and everything else.

Curation

Expert curation with advanced AI techniques and processes, with continual input from our medical team to intelligently curate your data for analysis and provide critical oversight.

Workbench

The intuitive environment where end-users execute their essential jobs to be done. Where the magic happens.

Your Comprehensive Workbench

Why a workbench? Because X-Bench consolidates everything you need to execute the diverse projects your role demands. One day you might be searching for key insights amongst a mass of data, the next you're analyzing multiple Advisory Board transcripts to summarize KOL perceptions on access to care within a specific geography. X-Bench adapts to your evolving priorities while always focusing on the job you need to get done.

DATA INGESTION

The Ingestion Portal

Medical Affairs is awash in information. From evolving scientific literature and real-world evidence to field-gathered insights and key opinion leader (KOL) engagements, the sheer volume of data is staggering.

The true challenge, however, isn’t collecting this data, but rather harmonizing these disparate streams into a singular, actionable narrative.

Without a comprehensive strategy, critical intelligence remains siloed, leading to delayed decision-making, missed opportunities, and a reactive posture.

The Ingestion portal in X-Bench is engineered precisely to conquer this fragmented frontier, transforming your data landscape into a cohesive, strategic asset.

Architectural Imperative

A unified, scalable architecture built on Azure is essential to overcome data fragmentation and unlock its full potential

Scalable Infrastructure

Cloud-native services within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem for elastic scalability and global reach.

Schema-Agnostic Connectivity

Support of flexible schema-on-read approaches for diverse queries with extensive pre-built connectors.

API-Driven Integration

Secure and documented APIs (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger) are managed by Azure API Management to facilitate real-time and batch data exchange. Proprietary or legacy systems are integrated through custom adaptors or enterprise integration patterns.

File-Based Ingestion

Automated ingestion of various file formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet) is handled via Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and SFTP connectors within Azure Data Factory.

Real-time Capabilities

Event-driven architectures leveraging Azure Event Hubs and Azure Stream Analytics.

Automated Ingestion Pipeline

Configurable data pipelines manage information flow from source systems into the data lake, primarily orchestrated by Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Pipelines

Granular Access Controls

Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), integrated with Azure Active Directory, ensures data visibility is managed down to the field and record level, adhering to compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

AI CURATION

The Curation Portal

Integrating diverse data sources is merely the first hurdle. The true challenge – and the source of unparalleled strategic advantage – lies in meticulous curation.

Without it, unstructured text, inconsistent medical terminology, duplicate entries, and ambiguous meta-data quickly degrade the quality of any analysis, leading to flawed conclusions and missed opportunities.

X-Bench’s curation engine & process tackles this complexity head-on, deploying a sophisticated suite of AI / Machine Learning technologies together with live medical oversight to transform disparate data into a harmonized, clean, and contextually rich foundation for all your strategic decisions.

Here's how we ensure your data is always pristine and powerful:

The Role of Technology

At our core, we are a technology innovations company. We leverage the most relevant, up-to-date, and pertinent technologies to curate your data with precision and foresight.

The Role of Our Medical Team

Technology is powerful, but human intelligence is irreplaceable. Our dedicated medical team provides continuous, rigorous oversight of the curation process.

The Role of the Customer

Your lexicon isn’t just words; it’s your operational reality. You play a pivotal role in helping X-Bench evolve into a workbench that speaks your language.

WORKBENCH

The X-Bench Console

Delivering validated, objective insights, transforming raw information into clear, actionable intelligence is actually not enough. Because it doesn’t equate to the job you want to get done.

Reducing that friction, creating a clear path to results – all important. The X-Bench Console is designed to make getting your job done as seamless as possible.

DEPLOYMENT

Flexible Deployment Options

Your strategic vision for Medical Affairs is unique, and your technology infrastructure should support that vision, not constrain it. X-Bench needs to integrate seamlessly.

That’s why we’ve engineered complete flexibility into our deployment models, ensuring X-Bench aligns precisely with your infrastructure, budget, and long-term strategic objectives. Choose the path that best empowers your organization to innovate with confidence and agility.

Option 1

Standalone Enterprise Solution

For organizations ready to embrace a complete paradigm shift in their AI-led capabilities, X-Bench delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end ecosystem. This isn’t just a tool; it’s a dedicated, purpose-built workbench fully optimized for Medical Affairs professionals seeking unparalleled autonomy to get their jobs done.

Unrivalled Control: Take complete sovereignty over your data intelligence pipeline
End-to-End Excellence: Access the full spectrum of X-Bench capabilities
Strategic Independence: Empower your team with unmatched depth and breadth
Turnkey Transformation: Rapid implementation with frictionless path to insights

Option 2

White-Label Integration

We recognize that you’ve already made significant investments in your internal AI platforms and proprietary systems. X-Bench is designed to respect and enhance those existing ecosystems. Our White-Label Integration allows you to selectively inject X-Bench’s specialized capabilities directly into your preferred environment.

Leverage Existing Investments: Seamlessly integrate our core strengths
Frictionless User Experience: No disruption to existing workflows
Accelerated Value: Rapidly deploy cutting-edge AI without overhead
Specialized Power: Focus on your unique differentiators

Option 3

Enhancing Existing Products & Platforms

Maximize the return on your current technology portfolio by supercharging your existing Med Affairs SaaS solutions and platforms. This deployment model allows you to elevate & expand your established products with X-Bench’s advanced data assimilation and AI capabilities.

Future-Proof Your Solutions: Equip with latest AI-driven processing
Expand User Value: Deliver enriched, more intelligent experience
Scale with Confidence: Build upon your established foundation
Unlock New Possibilities: Transform products to insight generators

ABOUT US

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X-BENCH is developed by VML, a global leader in digital transformation and technology solutions for the life sciences industry.

VML is a global leader in digital transformation, helping pharmaceutical and life sciences companies navigate the complexities of the modern healthcare landscape. With over 15 years of experience, we bring deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to every project.

Our team of 500+ experts across 40+ countries works tirelessly to deliver innovative solutions that drive real business outcomes. From strategy to implementation, we partner with our clients to transform their operations and achieve their goals.

X-BENCH represents our commitment to innovation in the Medical Affairs space, combining our domain expertise with the latest AI and machine learning technologies to create a platform that truly transforms how teams work.

Why VML?

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Deep life sciences expertise
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Proven track record of success
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Global presence, local expertise
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Commitment to innovation

CONTACT US

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VML Enterprise Solutions

We bring together the brightest sparks across a range of specialties and incubate their talents so they can flourish, and give you the best possible experience there is. Because we appreciate that software, no matter how awesome (and ours is), is only half the story. It’s the people that help you discover your needs, configure the best options, implement the platform, train your colleagues, and provide all the hyper-care you need to ensure complete success.

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