As supply chains shift and vendor arrangements evolve in response to tariffs, life sciences companies must adapt to increasingly intricate and intertwined challenges across operational and commercial needs.
Manufacturing relocation, technology adoption, and new vendor partnerships require careful oversight of labor, compliance, human rights, and union matters. Protecting IP and data is vital against brand, legal, and cyber risks. Early IP registration, strong contracts, audits, and compliance help manage regulations and reduce Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and anti-bribery risks, keeping supply chains resilient and promoting innovation.
In the third article of the series, we explore four key questions for HLS businesses considering new supply chain strategies: