Digital Maturity in Pharma and Medtech Manufacturing

MasterControl’s research on digital maturity in pharmaceutical and medtech manufacturing reveals many companies still rely on manual, paper-based, and siloed systems despite innovations. Surveying 152 life sciences professionals, the study identifies four maturity levels—Manual, Digital, Connected, and Intelligent—and finds MES often only partially implemented.

Key digitization drivers are competitive advantage and improved connectivity, while cost and implementation time remain barriers. The report urges broader adoption of modern, integrated MES to reduce inefficiencies, data issues, and human errors, helping companies achieve higher operational intelligence and optimization.