In today’s dynamic business landscape, compliance isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a strategic pillar. Organizations rely on standards, regulations, and industry best practices to mitigate risks tied to governance, quality, and information security.
But here’s the reality: while working with clients, we observed a recurring challenge—control design often happens in silos. Quality and information security teams work independently, leading to interpretation bias. The result?
- Overlapping controls (overdoing) or process gaps (underdoing)
- Enormous time spent manually designing processes and controls
- Error-prone variations and inconsistent adherence
- Compliance gaps impacting quality, security, and regulatory obligations
As organizations expand into new products, markets, or geographies, they face newer regulations and standards. This demands diverse expertise and a risk-based approach to perform thorough gap assessments and achieve effective control harmonization.
The Challenges
Defining effective controls is easier said than done. Common hurdles include:
- Limited visibility into evolving standards and regulations
- Gaps in understanding risk-based approaches
- A compliance-first mindset focused on avoiding penalties rather than prioritizing patient safety and benefit
These challenges highlight a critical truth: manual compliance processes are outdated and insufficient.
Why Choose GRCF?
To overcome these hurdles, automation is the game-changer. Infosys’s Global Regulatory Control Framework (GRCF) is designed to simplify governance, strengthen risk management, and harmonize compliance across diverse regulatory landscapes.
Here’s what makes GRCF transformative:
- Assess AS-IS Maturity with Precision: Rapid gap identification in existing control registers, minimizing manual effort and accelerating remediation planning
- Integration of Guiding Principles: Built on industry best practices and aligned with organizational risk appetite
- Comprehensive Requirements: Consolidates regulations, standards, and business policies into a single framework
- Broad Coverage: Spans 15 globally recognized standards and 22 critical control domains with ~300 process controls—ensuring no blind spots
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies control gaps during assessments and provides actionable insights for enhancement
- Reduced Effort in Gap Analysis: Quickly pinpoint gaps for faster remediation
- Enhanced Accuracy: Improve precision in defining and implementing controls
Benefits at a Glance
- Control Framework Harmonization: Achieve consistency across all compliance layers
- Industry Best Practice Alignment: Stay aligned with global standards and regulations
- Efficiency & Speed: Reduce manual effort and accelerate gap analysis
- Confidence in Compliance: Empower IT and business teams to make informed decisions with clarity
Conclusion
Compliance is no longer a one-time activity—it’s an ongoing journey. With GRCF’s automated solution, organizations can confidently navigate this journey, ensuring robust governance, reduced risk, and sustained trust.
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