Tekton Research, a leading multispecialty clinical trial site organization conducting Phase 1-4 trials, has selected Todata Analytics’ SiteGrades platform and Tod AI layer as its enterprise business intelligence solution. The partnership comes as Tekton continues rapid expansion, adding seven new research sites in 2025 alone.
“At our size, collecting and analyzing data is an essential task for multiple teams,” said Timothy Ryan, CFO of Tekton. “No matter how efficient your processes are, it takes significant time to run exports, request data from others, then try to reconcile data that might not be perfectly in sync in terms of timing or format. SiteGrades erases that friction and that busywork.”
Site organizations rely on specialized tools purpose-built for specific departments or tasks. That typically includes a CTMS for trial management and separate systems for recruitment, billing, HR, and site operations. Each serves a critical function, but none provide the connected view executives need to make fast, confident decisions about capacity planning, resource allocation, and strategic growth.
“As you add sites, data complexity grows exponentially,” said Nicole Osborn, CEO and Principal Owner of Todata. “There’s an operational ceiling. Even with great people and processes, what works at 10 sites becomes unmanageable at 20 unless you start to automate the way your leadership team can see performance data. It affects executive oversight, client relationships, and financial strategy.”
For Tekton, capacity planning is particularly critical. Demand for sites surges variably across therapeutic areas — particularly in neurology, cardiometabolic, and vaccine research, where Tekton continues to see growth. Without real-time data showing true capacity, site networks frequently miss bid and enrollment targets, damaging both credibility and profitability.
“Having instant visibility into capacity, enrollment pace, and resource utilization across our expanding network changes how quickly and confidently we can respond to Sponsor and CRO needs,” said Taryn Collett, COO of Tekton.
The SiteGrades implementation will also include Tod AI, Todata’s artificial intelligence layer. Tod AI addresses a growing challenge across clinical research: teams want AI-powered insights, but compliance risks stop many organizations from deploying large language model (LLM) tools safely. There’s a growing risk of site staff uploading protocols or spreadsheets containing PHI to ChatGPT, or leaking data in uncontrolled environments.
“There’s no question that AI can be valuable,” said Collett. “The challenge is putting robust controls in place. Having a fully managed, compliant solution removes that worry entirely. Through Todata, our teams can leverage AI safely.”
Tod AI operates within Todata’s existing SOC 2- and HIPAA-compliant framework, with read-only access to connected data systems.
“The sooner you can get control of business data, the better,” said Andrew Kimball, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Todata Analytics, who was previously CCO at Velocity Clinical Research and Meridian Clinical Research. “Even for our high-performing teams, we saw people doing the same work repeatedly. If teams are running the same reports and updating the same spreadsheets week after week, that’s a signal. Technology can automate that work and free up staff to focus on more consequential work.”
SiteGrades will connect to Tekton’s existing systems with no migration and no extra data entry required.
About Tekton Research
Founded in 2006, Tekton Research is a multi-site clinical trial organization conducting Phase 1-4 trials in neuroscience, cardiometabolic, general medicine and infectious disease. Led by seasoned professionals and nationally recognized KOLs, Tekton delivers scientific rigor and operational excellence across trials of any size. The company partners with sponsors, CROs, and biopharma to accelerate the development of new therapies while maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Learn more at tektonresearch.com.
About Todata Analytics
Founded in 2017 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Todata Analytics helps growing businesses turn complex data into clear decisions. The company provides business intelligence solutions for clients in finance, clinical research, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Specialized products include CPAGrades for accounting firms, SiteGrades for site organizations, and Tod AI, an intelligent assistant that compliantly answers complex business questions in real time. Learn more at todata.com.
