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TikaDiscover

KOL identification & mapping · Powered by DocNexus · Integrated with Tika CRM · Integrated with Salesforce

Find the right KOLs. Map their influence.

TikaDiscover is the AI-powered KOL identification and mapping platform built for Life Sciences teams. Powered by DocNexus data and fully integrated with Tika CRM, it helps you discover new Key Opinion Leaders, rank them by relevance to your therapeutic area, and map their networks — all from a single, unified platform.

12M+Global
HCPs
215M+Publications
indexed
500KClinical
trials

TRUSTED BY LEADING LIFE SCIENCES ORGANIZATIONS

WHY TIKADISCOVER

Your next breakthrough partnership starts with knowing who to talk to — and why.

TikaDiscover replaces manual KOL identification with AI-driven ranking and network mapping. Instead of relying on outdated spreadsheets and tribal knowledge, your team gets continuously updated intelligence powered by publications, clinical trials, claims data, payments, social media, and more — all scored and ranked to your therapeutic priorities.

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KEY CAPABILITIES

Discover, profile, map, analyze.

TikaDiscover brings together KOL search, profiling, network mapping, and analytics in one integrated platform — powered by DocNexus data and enriched with AI-driven ranking.

SEARCH & FILTER

AI-powered KOL search

Find HCPs by condition, specialty, location, publication record, clinical trial involvement, or industry relationships. Simplified filters with AI ranking surface the most relevant experts for your objectives.

  • Search US and international HCPs, health systems, and HCOs
  • Filter by Key Opinion Leader tier, tags, and conditions
  • AI-ranked results prioritized by therapeutic relevance
  • Export rows or bulk-add to lists directly from results
DEEP PROFILES

360° HCP profiles

Every HCP gets a comprehensive profile — from contact information and affiliations to publications, clinical trials, payments, prescriptions, diagnoses, procedures, referrals, and social media activity.

  • Hospital affiliations, education, certifications
  • Publication history with citation counts and H-Index
  • Open Payments data with year-over-year breakdown
  • AI Supercharge for instant profile intelligence
KNOWLEDGE GRAPH

Network & geo mapping

Visualize HCP networks through the Knowledge Graph — see who collaborates with whom, across coauthorships, clinical trials, medical concepts, products, and life science firms.

  • Coauthor mapping reveals collaborative research networks
  • Clinical trial mapping shows therapeutic area contributions
  • Medical concept mapping tracks expertise and influence
  • Life science firm mapping reveals advisory relationships
ANALYTICS

Insightful reports & analytics

Network maps and reports equip you with powerful tools to analyze Healthcare Professionals and plan communications strategies informed by data, not guesswork.

  • HCO-level analytics with patient distribution maps
  • Procedure volume breakdowns by CPT code
  • Referral pattern analysis to uncover HCP relationships
  • Payer mix analysis by diagnosis and procedure
CLAIMS DATA

Prescription & claims intelligence

Understand HCP prescribing behavior with detailed prescription data broken down by drug, payer, patient volume, and cost — critical for targeting and engagement planning.

  • Prescription mix by year, drug, and payer plan
  • Patient volume trends across therapeutic areas
  • Medicare Part D and commercial claims data
  • Diagnosis and procedure volume at HCP and HCO level
CRM CONNECTED

Tika CRM integration

TikaDiscover feeds directly into Tika CRM — add discovered KOLs to your CRM lists, track interactions, and manage the full engagement lifecycle without switching platforms.

  • One-click “Add to List” from any search result or profile
  • Export HCP profiles to PDF for offline sharing
  • Interaction Timeline bridging discovery to engagement
  • Seamless handoff from identification to KOL development

AI RANKING

KOL ranking, simplified.

TikaDiscover’s AI engine classifies every HCP into tiers based on their publication record, clinical trial involvement, conference activity, industry relationships, and treatment volume — customizable to your therapeutic priorities.

Tier 1
Global KOL

Published in top journals. Leads significant clinical trials. Speaks at conferences. In organizational leadership positions.

Tier 2
National KOL

Strong research portfolio. Working on cutting-edge treatments. Likely involved in clinical trials. Regional and national leaders.

Tier 3
Diagnostic / Treater

Excellent diagnostician with extensive field experience. High patient volume. May not publish or participate in trials.

Tier 4
Community HCP

Primarily focused on treating patients. Specialists or primary care. Great diagnostic and treatment experience. Majority of doctors.

AI-powered, not static

Rankings are continuously updated as new publications, clinical trials, and payment data become available. DocNexus data flows into TikaDiscover automatically, ensuring your KOL intelligence is always current — not a stale annual snapshot.

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HCP PROFILE Dr. A. Patel, MD TIER 1 · GLOBAL KOL PUBLICATIONS 212 H-Index 48 CLINICAL TRIALS 31 9 as PI OPEN PAYMENTS $184K 5 yrs COAUTHORS 146 12 Tier 1 Prescriptions by drug, payer, year Referrals & payer mix top diagnoses Conferences & social LinkedIn, X, talks AI SUPERCHARGE One-click summary and ranking rationale

PROFILE INTELLIGENCE

Everything you need to know about every HCP.

Each HCP profile in TikaDiscover is a comprehensive intelligence hub — aggregating data from dozens of sources into a single, actionable view that supports pre-call planning, engagement strategy, and KOL development.

OverviewTop conditions, coauthors, education, training, and certifications at a glance.
PublicationsFull publication history with journal, citation count, H-Index, keywords, and PubMed links.
Clinical trialsTrial participation history with role, phase, therapeutic area, and status.
Open PaymentsPayment history by year, nature of payment, and company, with trend charts.
HCP graphsKnowledge Graph showing coauthor, trial, concept, product, and firm connections.
MultimediaYouTube videos, podcasts, and conference presentations linked to the HCP.
Medicare infoMedicare claims data with utilization patterns and beneficiary demographics.
Social mediaLinkedIn and X (Twitter) activity tracking for digital influence assessment.
DiagnosisTop diagnoses with encounter channels, referring NPIs, and volume trends.
ProceduresProcedure volume by CPT code with monthly trends and summary tables.
PrescriptionsPrescription mix by drug, year, payer plan, and patient volume.
ReferralsReferral patterns by top diagnosis to uncover HCP relationships.
Payer mixClaims breakdown by payer, diagnosis, and procedure at HCP and HCO level.
ConferencesConference attendance and speaking history across major events.
AffiliationsHospital and institutional affiliations with location and role context.
NotesInternal notes and annotations for team collaboration on KOL strategy.

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DATA OVERVIEW

Powered by DocNexus. Massive scale, real-time updates.

TikaDiscover aggregates data from dozens of public and proprietary sources through its partnership with DocNexus, delivering a comprehensive intelligence layer that is continuously refreshed.

215M+PublicationsScientific articles from PubMed and global journals
12M+Global HCPsHealthcare professionals worldwide
595KHCOsHealthcare organizations globally
2.9KManufacturersLife science firms tracked
500KClinical trialsFrom ClinicalTrials.gov
90M+PaymentsOpen Payments transactions
350MPatientsClaims-level patient records
30B+VideosYouTube content indexed
1M+Social mediaLinkedIn and X profiles
3.9MPodcastsPodcast episodes tracked

DATA SOURCES

PubMedClinicalTrials.govOpen Payments (CMS)Google ScholarLinkedInX (Twitter)YouTubePodcastsClaims dataSharePointDocNexus proprietaryHCP Knowledge Graph

HCP KNOWLEDGE GRAPH

Map influence, not just contacts.

TikaDiscover’s Knowledge Graph reveals the hidden relationships between HCPs, helping you understand who influences whom and where the strategic opportunities lie.

PUBLICATIONS
Coauthor mapping

Identify and map coauthorship patterns across HCPs, revealing collaborative networks and research relationships with other researchers and clinicians.

TRIALS
Clinical trial mapping

Analyze HCP involvement in clinical trials, showcasing their expertise and contributions to specific therapeutic areas and research studies.

CONCEPTS
Medical concept mapping

Track HCP engagement and influence across specific medical concepts and areas of expertise, highlighting thought leadership and impact in specialized fields.

FIRMS
Life science firm mapping

Reveal HCP affiliations and collaborations with life science firms, illustrating their involvement in research, advisory roles, or consulting activities.

WHY TIKADISCOVER

What sets TikaDiscover apart.

Beyond data volume — TikaDiscover is built for the way Life Sciences teams actually work: integrated, intelligent, and always up to date.

SEAMLESS
Tika CRM integration

Discovery and engagement in one platform. Add KOLs to your CRM lists, track interactions, and manage the full lifecycle without switching tools. TikaDiscover is the front door to your Tika CRM engagement workflow.

ALWAYS CURRENT
AI-powered ranking

Rankings are generated and continuously updated by AI — not static tiers maintained manually. As new publications, trials, and payment data flow in, KOL scores adjust automatically to reflect current influence.

WORLDWIDE
Global coverage

12M+ HCPs across the US and internationally, 595K healthcare organizations, and data sourced from global publications, trials, and payment databases. One platform for worldwide KOL intelligence.

360° VIEW
Multi-dimensional profiling

Go beyond publications. TikaDiscover profiles HCPs across 16+ dimensions including prescriptions, diagnoses, procedures, referrals, payer mix, social media, multimedia, and conference activity.

NETWORK INTELLIGENCE
Knowledge Graph mapping

Visualize networks of influence — not just individual profiles. Coauthor, clinical trial, medical concept, product, and firm connections reveal the relationships that matter for your strategy.

INSTANT INTELLIGENCE
AI Supercharge

One-click AI analysis generates instant intelligence on any HCP — summarizing their profile, ranking rationale, key publications, and strategic relevance to your therapeutic area.

Ready to discover your next Key Opinion Leader?

Schedule a walkthrough and see how TikaDiscover’s AI-powered identification and mapping transforms your KOL engagement strategy.