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16 January 2025

2025 State of Validation survey

Author: Ben Finnan

Reviewed by: Tristan Worden

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The world of validation is evolving rapidly, driven by innovations in technology, increasing regulatory expectations, and the expanding need for efficiency in highly regulated industries. At the forefront of these changes lies an opportunity to contribute to shaping this future: the 2025 State of Validation survey. By participating, validation professionals like you can provide invaluable insights, benchmark industry trends, and define the priorities for the year ahead.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the survey and why your voice matters.

What Is the State of Validation Survey?

Inaugurating in 2022 and sponsored by Kneat Solutions, the State of Validation survey is a cornerstone of industry research, conducted annually to capture the pulse of validation practices worldwide. Your input will contribute to the creation of the 2025 State of Validation report— authored by a leading, independent, academic researcher — a definitive resource for professionals, thought leaders, and organizations striving for excellence in validation. 

For 2025, the survey is more focused than ever, with targeted questions and topics — designed by industry experts including leading validation service providers Körber and MMR Consulting — that address the most pressing questions facing validation professionals today, including:

  • The current challenges facing validation teams.
  • Emerging trends and technologies shaping the field, including the use of AI.
  • Key metrics for benchmarking validation performance.

Why Your Participation Matters

The validation landscape is diverse, with professionals working across industries, geographies, and roles. By participating in the survey, you ensure that your unique perspective is represented.

Every response helps paint a clearer picture of validation practices, challenges, and innovations. This collective knowledge empowers the entire industry to make informed decisions.

The survey fosters a spirit of collaboration, bringing together voices from across the globe to share experiences, insights, and solutions.

Benefits of Participation

In addition to making your mark on the future of validation, participants will receive:

  • Gift Card Incentive: Participants will receive a gift card as a token of appreciation for their time and insights.*
  • Early Access to the Report: Be among the first to explore the key findings and insights.

A Proven Resource for Validation Professionals

The annual State of Validation report has become a trusted resource for validation professionals across highly regulated industries.

Benchmarking internally is crucial. In a large company, we can ask what best practices and lessons were learned from different approaches. This helps us harmonize practices and adopt effective strategies.”

Deputy Director, Global Quality Validation Project Lead, Top 10 Global Pharmaceutical Company, Canada

Written By

Ben Finnan

Senior Manager of Brand and Content Marketing

Since 2018, he has been producing highly specialized content on digital validation, helping life sciences professionals navigate the transition to paperless validation. A seasoned B2B SaaS marketing leader, Ben leverages expertise in content strategy, brand development, and demand generation to drive Kneat’s global presence and support the industry’s adoption of digital validation best practices.

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