Certara

certara.com · Princeton, United States of America

Certara is a biosimulation and technology-enabled drug development company that provides software, consulting, and regulatory services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and regulatory agency clients to improve the efficiency and success rates of bringing new therapies to market. Its offerings include model-informed drug development platforms, pharmacometrics and regulatory strategy consulting, and real-world evidence and market access solutions, sold primarily via software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, and professional services engagements.

  • IT Consulting & Implementation
Revenue
$380.0M
Employees
1,500
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Princeton, United States of America

What 19 Arbolus experts think of Certara

NPS scores for Certara are predominantly favorable, with most experts rating 8-10, but a notable minority show mid-tier scores (6-7) and are undecided about renewal. A significant portion report over one year of implementation, correlating with higher loyalty. Key positive themes include regulatory alignment, data reliability, and audit-ready results. However, cost, speed of delivery, and automation needs are frequent concerns. Some experts plan to reduce spend as in-house analytics mature. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by pricing sensitivity and strategic re-evaluation.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed Certara

Total customers 19 16 current · 3 former
Reviews growth +13 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 56% (11)
  • Director 39% (7)
  • Manager 6% (1)
Marketing Leader Director NPS 10 Will renew
Founder C-Suite NPS 7 Not renewing
Other Leader C-Suite NPS 10 Will renew

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Sentiment

36 Net Promoter Score, from 19 scored reviews
  • Promoters 9
  • Passives 8
  • Detractors 2

Cumulative NPS by month

+0 over 6 months
  • Apr 8
  • May 8
  • Jun 8
  • Jul 8
  • Aug 8
  • Sep 8

Net Promoter Score across 1 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 36 across 1 companies.

Praised

  • Audit-Ready and Regulatory Alignment
  • Strong Data Reproducibility
  • Supports Compliance Obligations
  • AI-Driven Workflow Automation

Criticised

  • Limited Flexibility for Automation
  • Slower Turnaround for Audit Results
  • High Cost is a Barrier
  • In-House Development for Cost Control

What customers say

Audit-Ready and Regulatory Alignment
“I would recommend Certara because it is highly reliable, consistently audit-ready, and matches regulatory expectations, which is crucial for clinical and pharmacometric work.”
Strong Data Reproducibility
“I value the reproducibility and validated outputs the tool delivers, which hold up well in regulatory review and ensure confidence in clinical results.”
Supports Compliance Obligations
“I rely on Certara for standardizing clinical data processing, which reduces variability and strengthens compliance across programs.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 47%
  • Will renew 7
  • Undecided 7
  • Not renewing 1

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 29% 7 answers
  • Director 67% 6 answers
  • Manager 0% 1 answer
  • Not specified 100% 1 answer
  • 9/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 7.3/10 Average score from undecided customers
  • 7/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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