Medidata is a life sciences technology company providing digital platforms for clinical development and trial operations. It is a Dassault Systèmes company and supports global pharma, biotech, and medtech research workflows.
The global AI in clinical trials market is expected to grow from $2.09 billion currently to $18.62 billion by 2040, driven by enhanced patient recruitment, optimized trial designs, and automation that reduces time and costs in drug development.
Artificial intelligence emerged as the dominant topic in clinical research during 2025, with applications spanning operational efficiency, drug discovery, and patient recruitment, though no AI-discovered drug has yet achieved FDA marketing approval.
SCOPE 2026 in Orlando recognized innovation in clinical research with three awards programs, honoring Biogen's lupus webinar series, TrialScreen's site connection initiative, and Biorce's AI platform among 70 competing products.