Bonterra’s CyberGrants offers a tailored software solution designed to support life sciences organizations in managing critical Medical Affairs programs, including Expanded Access, Independent Medical Education (IME), and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS). These programs require rigorous compliance, cross-functional coordination, and operational agility to support both scientific advancement and patient access.
Review the information below to learn how CyberGrants supports each Medical Affairs program type, its key features, and the specialized capabilities designed to meet compliance and regulatory standards.
Core Features and Capabilities
CyberGrants for Medical Affairs is purpose-built to address the regulatory and logistical demands of Medical Affairs teams across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Key capabilities include:
Rapid Workflow Configuration
No-code tools allow internal administrators to build and adapt workflows to meet evolving medical, legal, or operational requirements—without vendor intervention.
Flexible Data Model
Teams can easily configure forms, fields, and routing logic by program type, therapeutic area, geography, or review committee structure, ensuring compliance and adaptability.
Self-Service Administration
A secure, role-based interface empowers technical administrators to publish configuration changes directly into production, enabling teams to move quickly as needs change.
Audit Logs and Tracking
Full visibility into system and request-level changes—who did what and when—helps teams respond confidently to audits and maintain compliance across every program.
Role-Based Permissions
Granular access controls ensure that only authorized reviewers and staff can view or edit sensitive application data, based on their role and program involvement.
For programs where the applicant is an individual medical professional (such as a physician applying for an Expanded Access or compassionate care program). This form streamlines intake for physician-led applications without requiring organizational affiliation and is selectable by proposal type. It ensures appropriate data capture while maintaining security and compliance with Medical Affairs workflows.
Multilingual and Accessible Interfaces
CyberGrants is designed with global compliance and accessibility in mind. The platform supports WCAG 2.2 AA standards and multilingual interfaces to ensure equitable access for global applicants.
Supports integrated document previews, signer logic, and in-request status updates to streamline contract and compliance documentation.
Common Use Cases and Program Types
CyberGrants supports multiple Medical Affairs workflows with program-specific configuration and compliance guardrails.
Expanded Access Programs (EAP) / Compassionate Use / Managed Access
Used to enable physicians to request investigational products for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions outside of clinical trials. CyberGrants supports high-priority routing, multi-level review workflows, safety documentation, and supply chain coordination.
Independent Medical Education (IME)
Handles grant applications from accredited CME providers. Supports blinded review by scientific and compliance reviewers, tracks program outcomes, and enforces independence from commercial influence.
Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS/IIT/ISR)
Enables external researchers to submit concepts or protocols for review and potential funding. CyberGrants manages submission intake, medical/legal review workflows, milestone tracking, and documentation of deliverables such as publications.
Medical Affairs Program Names and Variations
The table below summarizes common terminology used in the industry for Medical Affairs program types:
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Name Variations
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EAP, MAP, Compassionate Use, Compassionate Care, Named Patient
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IME, CME, Continuing Education, External Ed
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IIS, IIT, ISR, Investigator-Sponsored Trials
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CyberGrants supports each variation through program-specific proposal types, custom workflows, and form-level configuration to meet the unique needs of every team.
Benefits for Medical Affairs Teams
Medical Affairs teams operate at the intersection of science, compliance, and patient care. CyberGrants for Medical Affairs provides:
- Operational Agility - Configure and update workflows, forms, and approval logic without vendor delays.
- Regulatory Confidence - Demonstrate full auditability and process integrity to global health authorities and internal compliance.
- Improved Outcomes - Reduce turnaround time for high-priority requests and ensure visibility into program impact.
- Cross-Functional Coordination - Centralize and streamline collaboration between reviewers in medical, legal, regulatory, and supply chain roles.
Whether enabling physician access to life-saving treatments or managing a global portfolio of scientific grants, CyberGrants equips Medical Affairs teams with the tools to move faster, stay compliant, and focus on what matters most: advancing science and supporting patient care.
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