There are Publishing Services, where a company can generate the submission for you, and there are software tools so that you can build the submissions yourself. Some companies both have software tools and engage publishing services, especially to assist with larger submissions.
Of the software tools, there are desktop tools (for small organizations), Cloud tools and still some multi-user tools that you have to setup in your own environment. Most eCTD software publishing tools can be setup in the cloud, and a number can also be setup using a third-party hosting service.
You can 'purchase' the software (you own it but must also maintain it), which is usually the most expensive up-front solution (except for desktop tools). Cloud and third-party hosting tools are generally subscription licenses, for a period of time.
If you are moving from paper and do not have experience with eCTD software, it might be worth considering a consultant to help with your decision, which direction to go in, and training on the changes moving from paper to eCTD.
I recommend the eSubmissions University for more information (started by a long term RAPS member and ex-President).
http://esubmissionsuniversity.com/While I do work for an eCTD software vendor, I hope these items are reasonably vendor neutral.
Take care,
Don
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Donald Palmer RAC
Director, Product Strategy and Regulatory Informatics
Langhorne PA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-May-2018 06:28
From: Suzanne Sensabaugh
Subject: Looking for recommendations for eCTD publishing vendors
Dear Jyoti,
We also provide eCTD publishing services. You can find more information here: https://hartmannwillner.com/electronic-publishing-submissions/
Thank you.
Sincerely yours, Suzanne
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Suzanne M. Sensabaugh, MS, MBA
President and Principal Consultant
HartmannWillner LLC
100 M Street SE
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-749-8616
www.hw-fda.com
Original Message:
Sent: 04-May-2018 16:28
From: Jyoti Chauhan
Subject: Looking for recommendations for eCTD publishing vendors
Hello,
Looking for recommendations for eCTD publishing vendors for our upcoming multiple IND submissions.
Thanks,
RAPS Member
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Jyoti Chauhan, MS, RAC (US)
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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