Case Study

Data Warehouse Modernization

Life Sciences • Mid‑Market Organization



The Challenge

A global life sciences organization relied on a legacy SQL Server environment that could no longer support its growth, regulatory requirements, or increasing data volumes. Processing windows were expanding, pipelines were fragile, and compliance teams lacked confidence in lineage and auditability.

The existing architecture created operational risk and made it difficult to meet FDA expectations for traceability, reproducibility, and data integrity.



What We Found

A detailed review of the warehouse, pipelines, and operational workflows revealed several root causes behind the performance and compliance challenges.

  • Legacy SQL Server instance nearing capacity limits
  • ETL processes built on outdated patterns with limited monitoring
  • No end‑to‑end lineage to support FDA audit requirements
  • Data models inconsistent across functional domains



Our Approach

We modernized the warehouse architecture using Azure Fabric and Synapse‑aligned patterns, enabling scalable processing, automated lineage, and compliance‑ready data flows.

Modern Architecture

Re‑platformed core workloads using Fabric/Synapse patterns to support scale, performance, and modular growth.

Automated Lineage

Implemented end‑to‑end lineage and metadata capture to meet FDA expectations for traceability and audit readiness.

Optimized Pipelines

Redesigned ingestion and transformation pipelines to reduce processing windows and improve reliability.



The Outcomes

The modernized warehouse delivered measurable improvements in performance, reliability, and compliance readiness.





  • Processing improved 60% across core workloads




  • Audit‑ready lineage supporting FDA compliance




  • Architecture aligned to future growth and regulatory needs



Why It Mattered

With a modern, compliant, and scalable warehouse, the organization reduced operational risk, improved data integrity, and gained confidence in its ability to support FDA audits and future growth.



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