From Locked to Learning Algorithms: Regulatory Governance of Adaptive AI/ML Models in Pharmaceutical Lifecycle Management

• Author(s): Om Kalyani; Princi Dhamejani; Janvi Bhatt
• Paper ID: 1714717
• Page: 2214-2224
• Published Date: 06-03-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 8 February-2026

Abstract

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies are increasingly embedded across the pharmaceutical lifecycle, influencing activities ranging from early drug discovery to post-marketing pharmacovigilance. Regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical products and processes have historically been designed for static systems whose behavior remains unchanged following validation and approval. In contrast, adaptive AI/ML models are capable of continuous learning from new data, enabling dynamic performance improvement while simultaneously challenging established regulatory principles related to validation, reproducibility, transparency, and accountability. This paper examines the regulatory governance implications of transitioning from locked to learning algorithms within pharmaceutical lifecycle management. By synthesizing current regulatory perspectives from major jurisdictions and aligning them with principles of Good Regulatory Practice, this study identifies key governance gaps and proposes the need for lifecycle- based regulatory oversight. The analysis highlights how adaptive AI/ML systems necessitate a shift from static approval models toward continuous, risk-based governance frameworks that ensure patient safety while supporting technological innovation.

Keywords

Adaptive artificial intelligence, machine learning, pharmaceutical lifecycle management, regulatory governance, GxP compliance, pharmacovigilance, regulatory science

Citations

IRE Journals:
Om Kalyani, Princi Dhamejani, Janvi Bhatt "From Locked to Learning Algorithms: Regulatory Governance of Adaptive AI/ML Models in Pharmaceutical Lifecycle Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 8 2026 Page 2214-2224 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714717

IEEE:
Om Kalyani, Princi Dhamejani, Janvi Bhatt "From Locked to Learning Algorithms: Regulatory Governance of Adaptive AI/ML Models in Pharmaceutical Lifecycle Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(8) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714717