Clinical Data Management (CDM) Operations – Provider Compendium 2025

Clinical Data Management (CDM) operations have become a strategic priority for life sciences enterprises as they face growing trial complexities, expanding data volumes, and the integration of decentralized and real-world data sources. These dynamics are reshaping how enterprises approach data standardization, validation, and delivery, placing greater emphasis on speed, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

This report provides an in-depth assessment of leading CDM providers and their capabilities across the CDM value chain – from trial start-up to closeout. It examines how providers are leveraging AI, generative AI, and agentic AI to drive automation in data ingestion, real-time validation, medical coding, and query management. The report is particularly relevant for business and procurement leaders seeking to balance costs, compliance, and quality in an evolving CDM landscape.

In this report, Everest Group comprehensively evaluates 7 leading providers featured in the CDM Operations PEAK Matrix^® Compendium report. Each provider profile highlights the service focus, key IP/solutions, and domain-specific investments. By benchmarking providers across key capability dimensions, the report supports life sciences enterprises in selecting the right partners to enable next-generation data operations and accelerate clinical development outcomes.