Third parties are a necessity for life sciences companies. But if quality, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance risks negatively affect the people you serve, your organization might take just as much of a reputational hit as the third party involved – if not more.
Our third-party risk management specialists are attuned to the unique vulnerabilities and concerns life sciences companies face. We can help you plan, build, and run a third-party risk program that adapts to your evolving needs.
The number of third-party connections a growing company needs often increases over time. With that evolution can come opportunities and operational efficiencies. But each new third-party relationship and integration with your systems can also bring a higher potential for risk and greater complexity in mitigating that risk.
Keeping up with spiraling demand is a challenge many life sciences companies are facing. Complexities can arise across an organization, including:
While the specifics of challenges can differ from company to company, there is a common underlying thread: Risk management teams are being asked to do more with less.
Managing third-party risk with fewer resources doesn’t necessarily mean limiting your program to meet minimum standards. A properly implemented strategy can help streamline processes and cover more risk domains without sacrificing depth.
With progressive tools and up-to-date insights, your life sciences risk management program can meet current needs and retain a flexible advantage toward future changes and expansions.
Doing more with less doesn’t have to be a liability when it’s part of a resourceful strategy.
Crowe risk management consultants cover a broad range of life sciences risk domains including cybersecurity, privacy, and supply chains. Whether your company is a large pharmaceutical firm or a medical device startup, we can adapt our approach to fit your needs.
We take the time to talk with your teams and sift through the data so our recommendations can provide operational value and a path to reasonable, sustainable maturity.
We help design, execute, and enhance third-party risk management programs that effectively identify and address risk, enabling key stakeholders to manage evolving business needs while understanding the stakes.
Program consulting
Technology enablement
Outsourcing and co-sourcing
Program consulting
Technology enablement
Outsourcing and co-sourcing
Third-party assessments
Ongoing monitoring
Third-party assessments
Ongoing monitoring
When you bring in Crowe consultants for risk management services, you also receive access to diversified specialists that can help make sure your program connects efficiently and securely through all relevant departments.
Schedule a call with us to learn more about how to consolidate the elements of your third-party program and prepare your business for the future.