KIVO QMS
Quality Management for Growing Pharma Teams
Control your documents, manage quality activities & vendors, and keep track of training with Kivo's validated, Part-11 compliant Quality Management System, designed for pharmaceutical teams.

Fully Compliant, Less Complicated
Standardize and streamline your Quality operations with Kivo’s user-friendly, fully validated Quality Management System (QMS) for pharma teams. Built on our Part 11-compliant Document Management Platform, Kivo’s QMS is designed specifically for pharmaceutical and life sciences teams that need to manage Quality documents and processes (without the complexity and steep cost of legacy tools).
Whether you're handling SOPs, CAPAs, change controls, or audits, Kivo provides a centralized, compliant, and easy-to-use environment that makes staying inspection-ready faster and less stressful.
Confidently Manage Quality Events & Documents

Controlled Documents
Kivo’s Quality Management System is built on our Part 11-compliant Document Management Platform, which gives pharmaceutical teams the structure and flexibility they need to stay compliant and audit-ready:
- Role-based permissions and document access control, ensuring only the right users can view, edit, or approve.
- Automated naming conventions by document type to enforce consistency across the organization.
- Template-driven document creation to standardize formatting and reduce errors.
- Customizable workflows for authoring, editing, review, and approval, tailored to your internal QA processes.
- Support for both audit-ready “simple approval” workflows and integrated DocuSign eSignatures for full Part 11 compliance.
Quality teams also use Kivo’s built-in Reporting and Dashboards to track document status, effective dates, review cycles, and upcoming renewals, making it easier to manage your document lifecycle without falling behind.

Quality Events
Kivo gives pharmaceutical quality teams a centralized, compliant platform to create, manage, and track every type of GxP-relevant quality event with ease. With configurable forms, purpose-built templates, and automated workflows, Kivo helps standardize and simplify the way you manage:
- Incidents and product complaints
- Deviations and non-conformances
- Risk evaluations and mitigation tracking
- Change control activities
- CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) workflows
Each event type is fully configurable to align with your SOPs, regulatory requirements, and internal review cycles. Kivo’s platform also supports automated document generation from approved templates.
Track everything in real time with custom dashboards, visual reports, and automated notifications, helping your team stay on top of due dates, approvals, and audit readiness at every step.

Audits
Kivo empowers pharmaceutical teams to simplify, accelerate, and confidently manage internal, vendor, and partner audits. Key features include:
- A dedicated ‘Inspector’ user role for secure, remote audits and due diligence reviews
- A centralized Vendor Management area with pre-built templates for audit forms, documentation, and planning
- The ability to easily link internal audits to other quality events like CAPAs, deviations, or risk assessments
- Full audit trail visibility and access control, ensuring all activities are documented and inspection-ready
With Kivo, pharmaceutical organizations can move faster, reduce manual prep work, and always be ready for regulatory inspections or partner audits.

Vendor & Supplier Management
Kivo's QMS provides a centralized, audit-ready system for managing all aspects of your vendor and supplier relationships, helping pharmaceutical companies meet evolving regulatory and quality expectations.
- Create, manage, and store all vendor qualification documents, questionnaires, and audit records in one place
- Track key supplier data, including approval status, risk classification, renewal dates, and performance history
- Plan and monitor ongoing vendor oversight using built-in project and activity management tools
- Generate real-time dashboards and automated reports to maintain visibility across your entire supplier network
Kivo ensures every vendor relationship is documented, traceable, and aligned with your compliance and quality standards. Stay in control of your supply chain and ready for inspection at all times.

Training Management
Kivo QMS makes it easy for pharmaceutical organizations to build and maintain a fully traceable, inspection-ready training program, integrated directly into your broader quality system.
- Build training courses using SOPs, policies, videos, and presentations already stored in your QMS
- Assign training by role, department, or individual, ensuring the right people are trained on the right content
- Use our Training Reports to track and manage training compliance by course, element, and employee.
- Link to external learning content or upload completed training records for centralized storage and future audits
Kivo offers teams a simple and compliant way to manage training on SOPs, corporate policies & more, all as part of our audit-ready QMS.
Security & Compliance Designed For Pharma
Kivo’s Quality Management System (QMS) is purpose-built for the unique compliance requirements of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and drug development industries. From clinical trials to commercialization, our platform supports every stage of the product lifecycle with a modern, intuitive solution that enables full GxP compliance across your organization.
With Kivo, you can maintain a fully audit-ready environment at all times. Our platform enforces Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other GxP requirements, including data integrity, traceability, and security protocols. We even perform quarterly data integrity checks on your behalf, at no additional cost, so your team can focus on advancing science, not managing software.
As a fully cloud-based quality management system in pharma, Kivo provides pre-validated software updates, complete with documentation to support validation requirements. This ensures seamless adoption and continued compliance without disrupting your workflows.
Trusted by sponsors and life sciences organizations around the world, Kivo combines compliance confidence with operational efficiency.
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Features that scale. Costs that don't.
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QMS FeaturesApproval Workflows with Part 11 Compliant E-SignaturesSmart Document PlaceholdersPre-Structured & Customizable Project TemplatesSecure Access and ViewingAuto-Associate Projects to Tasks, and Tasks to DocumentsIntelligent Reporting and Automated AlertsLink Trainings Directly to the DMS
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General Kivo FeaturesAccess to eTMF, eCTD and RIM Included (No Integration Required)Role-Based, Per User Licensing for Full Platform, Limited Access, and 3rd-Party AccessDocument Linking with Aliasing (No Multi-Indexing Required)Seamless Integration with Microsoft Office OnlineCustomizable Metadata Across Features
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IT & SecurityIntegrated CFR Part 11 Compliant eSignaturesNo IT Required (Fully Cloud Based)Single Sign OnFully Browser Based, Available for PC and Mac
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SupportLightning Fast Support During Business Hours (Under 5 Minutes!)Unlimited Live TrainingImplement Within WeeksUnlimited Support
Dedicated Support from Day #1
Implement Within Weeks
Kivo’s pre-validated software and streamlined onboarding process mean you can implement a fully compliant quality management system in pharma in just weeks. Our rigorous validation reduces the burden on your team, eliminating the need for months-long configurations and custom setups. No drawn-out timelines. No unnecessary complexity. Just fast, compliant deployment—seriously.
Unlimited Training
With Kivo, you get unlimited training for your team, no caps, no hidden fees. Whether you're onboarding new team members or exploring new features, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Because a great pharma QMS isn’t just about software. It’s about empowering your team to use it confidently.
Real Human Support
Get fast, reliable help from a real human without needing to mess with bots, reroutes, or endless wait times. Our support team is available Monday to Friday, 6am–6pm PST, with average response times under 5 minutes. Responsive, knowledgeable support is part of what makes Kivo a trusted QMS for pharma teams.
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Kivo QMS FAQs
1. What is a QMS in pharma and why is it important?
A QMS for pharma is a structured system of processes, procedures, and documentation that ensures pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured in compliance with regulatory standards. It plays a central role in maintaining product quality, safety, and consistency, key requirements in the highly regulated life sciences industry.
Kivo QMS is purpose-built for pharmaceutical workflows, making it easy to maintain GxP compliance, reduce risk, and ensure inspection readiness at all times.
2. What are the key components of a quality management system in pharma?
A comprehensive pharma QMS includes tools for managing documents, training, deviations, CAPAs, audits, change control, and more. These components work together to ensure traceability, standardization, and quality oversight across your organization.
Kivo QMS provides all of these capabilities in one modern platform, so your team can manage quality activities efficiently and stay ahead of compliance requirements.
3. How does a QMS help ensure GxP and FDA compliance in pharma?
A well-designed QMS for pharma supports compliance by enforcing GxP best practices, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring complete audit trails. It also helps pharmaceutical companies align with global regulations like FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ICH Q10.
Kivo QMS was built with these requirements in mind. Our platform is pre-validated and includes features like secure electronic signatures, version control, and role-based access to help you stay inspection-ready
4. What’s the difference between QMS in pharma vs. other industries?
While many industries use QMS tools, pharmaceutical quality systems must comply with far more stringent regulatory requirements. Pharma QMS platforms must support validation, electronic records, and detailed auditability to ensure patient safety and regulatory approval.
That’s why Kivo QMS focuses exclusively on regulated life sciences. We understand the stakes and have built a QMS tailored to your unique environment.
5. What regulations or guidelines govern QMS in the pharmaceutical industry?
A QMS for pharma is governed by frameworks like ICH Q10, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and other GxP standards. These regulations define the controls and processes needed to ensure drug quality and patient safety.
Kivo QMS was designed to align with all major regulatory guidelines, helping you meet global expectations from day one.
6. How long does it take to implement a pharma QMS?
Many traditional pharma QMS solutions take months to fully implement due to complex validation and customization. Kivo changes that. With our pre-validated platform and guided onboarding, customers typically go live with Kivo QMS in just a few weeks.
Our goal is to reduce implementation timelines without compromising compliance, so you can get started quickly and confidently.
7. What are the benefits of using a cloud-based QMS for pharmaceutical companies?
A cloud-based QMS for pharma offers faster deployment, lower IT overhead, automatic updates, and secure remote access. It also allows for better scalability and collaboration across teams, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Kivo QMS delivers all the advantages of a cloud-native platform, with the added confidence of GxP compliance, full validation, and ongoing support tailored to life sciences companies.
8. How does a QMS handle CAPAs, deviations, and audit trails?
In pharma, handling quality events like deviations and CAPAs requires thorough documentation, investigation, and follow-up. A good QMS ensures these processes are standardized and traceable, with built-in workflows and complete audit trails.
Kivo QMS streamlines this by automating quality event tracking, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and that your team can close the loop faster, while staying fully compliant.
9. What should I look for when choosing a QMS vendor for my pharma company?
Look for a pharma QMS provider that offers validated software, strong regulatory alignment, responsive support, and an intuitive user experience. It’s also critical that the system can scale with your business and adapt to evolving requirements.
Kivo QMS was built to check all those boxes, offering pharma-specific workflows, unlimited training, and a partner-first approach to customer success.
10. What role does QMS play in clinical trials and drug development?
A QMS for pharmaceutical development ensures quality oversight during every phase of the drug lifecycle, from preclinical research to clinical trials and beyond. It helps teams manage SOPs, track deviations, and stay compliant with GCP guidelines.
With Kivo QMS, life sciences teams gain a centralized system to manage quality from early-stage development through commercialization, all within a GxP-compliant platform.
10. What role does QMS play in clinical trials and drug development?
A QMS for pharmaceutical development ensures quality oversight during every phase of the drug lifecycle, from preclinical research to clinical trials and beyond. It helps teams manage SOPs, track deviations, and stay compliant with GCP guidelines.
With Kivo QMS, life sciences teams gain a centralized system to manage quality from early-stage development through commercialization, all within a GxP-compliant platform.
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