True Digital Transformation Needs More Than Technology
Helping pharma organizations build AI-ready ecosystems. Trusted Data. Compliant. Built for Speed.
Your Data Can Do More – If It’s Orchestrated and Aligned
I help large and mid-size pharmaceutical companies transform legacy data systems into AI-ready, interoperable ecosystems that accelerate decision-making, improve R&D productivity, and enable next-generation innovation. Three layers are key drivers of success:
Data Foundation Layer
Process Layer
Culture & Identity Layer
Why Pharma Data Initiatives Fail
We solve these issues by addressing the full ecosystem – not just the technology.
Here’s what many overlook: clinical data systems do not operate in isolation. Their effectiveness, compliance, and ability to support AI-driven insights depend on the broader company ecosystem - and that ecosystem must be intentionally shaped to succeed.
Legacy systems limit interoperability and scalability
Siloed data blocks cross-functional insights
Compliance concerns slow down transformation
Cultural resistance to data sharing and AI adoption
Transform, Modernize, and Scale
There are three critical layers that must work in sync:
Data Foundation Layer
- Harmonized Data Architecture - Embedding standards and FAIR principles - Fit-for-Purpose Infrastructure
Process Layer
- Redesigning processes (e.g. Informed Consent, Vendor Oversight) - Trusted Data Privacy and Governance Principles - FAIR Sample Management
Culture & Identity Layer
- Aligning Data Strategy to Company Strategy - Systematically Building Trust and a Shared Sense of Purpose - Balancing Data Sharing with Data Protection Measures
I work directly with every client as an independent expert.
This means no hand-offs, no junior teams, just deep, hands-on collaboration from start to finish.
Every engagement is unique because your challenges, culture, and data landscape are unique. I don’t offer off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, I work closely with stakeholders across your organization to:
Understand the root causes behind technical or operational bottlenecks
Identify interdependencies that are often missed by siloed teams
Design practical, high-impact strategies that fit your pace, priorities, and resources
Whether the need is in IT, R&D, compliance, or clinical operations, I embed myself within your teams to co-create lasting solutions. My independence allows me to move flexibly across departments, connect dots, and focus purely on what delivers value.
How We Helped a Global Pharma Organization Modernize Its Biomedical Data Ecosystem.
A Cross-Pharma R&D Program transforming data practices, culture and infrastructure to support clinical trials, faster filings, and large-scale analysis required to realize the company’s Personalized Healthcare Vision.
Identified several new potential treatment targets from legacy data and samples
New prognostic biomarkers for early disease progression
Prospective FAIR Data Engine, reducing study build milestones from months to weeks
“I don’t settle for good enough. I build data foundations that move treatments to patients faster, safer, and smarter.”
Healthcare is in my DNA, and so is the drive to transform it.
I’m the founder of data4trust and a passionate believer that the future of pharma and biotech will be built on AI-ready, trusted, and compliant data. I grew up in a hospital where both my parents worked as professional caregivers for over 40 years. Healthcare has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it’s deeply personal. Over 27+ years, I’ve worked across CROs, biotech startups, and global pharma, holding leadership roles across all levels and delivering measurable R&D impact. As a founding member of TransCelerate and initiator of the Pharma-FDA Data Exchange Platform, I’ve helped shape how the industry innovates and collaborates. What drives me is a restless pursuit of disruptive innovation, never settling for “good enough,” always asking how we can improve outcomes, accelerate timelines, and put the patient first. With data4trust, I help biotech and pharma companies build the data capabilities they need for an AI-driven, insight-rich, patient-centered future.
Ready to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Data?
Feel free to reach out to me via email to schedule a meeting and discuss how we can collaborate. I also invite you to explore my blog on LinkedIn, where I share insights and best practices on data transformation, innovation, and industry trends.
Benjamin Szilagyi Founder Data4Trust AG email: ben@data4trust.com
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