Claims Substantiation & Regulatory Strategy

Develop defensible evidence packages and claims-ready language aligned with regulatory expectations and scientific best practice.

Overview

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We help organizations make health-related claims responsibly and credibly. We assess the strength of evidence, identify what is needed to substantiate proposed claims, and develop documentation that supports internal governance and external scrutiny. Our work aligns scientific rigor with the realities of regulatory environments, reducing risk while enabling clear, accurate communication.

Deliverables

A list of tangible outputs and concrete products clients receive upon completion of the engagement.

  • Claims Feasibility Assessment — We evaluate proposed claims for scientific support, risk level, and feasibility within intended markets and use cases.
  • Evidence Substantiation Plan — We define what evidence is needed (existing and new), what endpoints matter, and what study designs are appropriate.
  • Substantiation Dossier — We compile structured documentation: evidence summaries, rationale, and supporting materials for review and audit, where relevant.
  • Claim Wording & Boundary Guidance — We propose accurate claim language, disclaimers, and guardrails to avoid overstatement and misinterpretation.
  • Internal Review & Governance Support — We support cross-functional review workflows (R&D, medical, legal, regulatory) and decision logs for defensible sign-off.

Methods

The specific scientific approaches, analytical techniques, and standards used to execute the work.

  • Evidence Grading & Translation — We assess evidence quality and relevance, distinguishing mechanistic, observational, and trial evidence appropriately.
  • Endpoint-to-claim Mapping — We link proposed claim language to measurable endpoints and acceptable standards of proof.
  • Gap Analysis — We identify what is missing and propose the most efficient path to fill gaps (e.g., targeted trials, real-world studies).
  • Regulatory-aware Strategy — We align substantiation logic to regulatory principles and market context, coordinating with legal/regulatory teams as needed.
  • Risk Management — We define claim boundaries, uncertainty, and “do not say” guidance to reduce reputational and compliance risk.
  • Reproducible Documentation — We maintain clear sourcing, version control, and audit-ready files.

Metrics we track

The key performance indicators and measurable outcomes used to evaluate success and demonstrate impact.

  • Defensibility — We track alignment between claim language and the underlying evidence and endpoints.
  • Evidence Strength — We track the quality, consistency, and relevance of the supporting evidence base.
  • Risk Level — We assess likelihood of misinterpretation, overclaiming, or regulatory challenge given the context.
  • Documentation Readiness — We track completeness, traceability to sources, and audit-readiness of the substantiation package.
  • Cross-functional Alignment — We track sign-off readiness and resolution of feedback across medical/legal/regulatory stakeholders.

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