Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) refers to the digital process of managing contracts from initiation and negotiation through execution, renewal, and archiving. A CLM platform centralizes contract-related activities, automates workflows, ensures version control, and provides visibility across departments — all while maintaining strict compliance standards.
Why is CLM essential?
In regulated industries like life sciences, contracts are more than just business agreements — they are critical compliance documents. Whether you’re managing clinical trial agreements, supplier contracts, or quality-related documentation, a compliant CLM system ensures that each step meets regulatory requirements, supports audit readiness, and reduces operational risk.
Manual or fragmented contract processes can lead to:
Lack of version control and traceability
Delayed approvals and missed milestones
Increased risk of non-compliance with GxP and regulatory standards
What you get with modern CLM?
Get control over your contract process
Centralized templates, metadata, and version history
Get faster results
Automating reviews, signatures, and renewals
Get insights
Real-time dashboards and analytics for better decision-making
Get secure access from anywhere
Permission-based visibility and full traceability
At eLife Sciences, we provide our clients with tailored CLM solutions to meet their unique business needs. Among the systems we offer is Docusign CLM, a robust, cloud-based platform that simplifies and accelerates every stage of the contract lifecycle.
Docusign
Built with compliance in mind, Docusign ensures secure collaboration, automated routing, and seamless integration with your existing systems.