The Invisible Threat to Innovation: How Cyber Risk Impacts R&D, Supply Chains, and Financial Stability
Executive Summary
Life sciences organizations invest heavily in research and development, building competitive advantage through proprietary formulations, clinical trial data, and manufacturing processes. Yet many leadership teams lack visibility into how cyber risk silently erodes these critical assets.
From targeted attacks on intellectual property to supply chain compromises that halt production, the financial and operational consequences of inadequate cybersecurity extend far beyond the IT department. For finance, operations, and IT leaders, understanding these risks is the first step toward protecting innovation.
This white paper examines how cyber threats specifically impact life sciences organizations across R&D, supply chains, and financial stability — providing the visibility leadership teams need to take action.
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Key Takeaways
- Cyber attacks targeting R&D data can delay product launches by months and cost millions in lost competitive advantage
- Supply chain compromises in life sciences can halt manufacturing and trigger regulatory scrutiny
- The average cost of a life sciences data breach exceeds $5M when including IP theft and regulatory penalties
- Ransomware attacks on life sciences have increased 300% since 2022, with attackers specifically targeting clinical trial data
- Financial stability risks include stock price impact, insurance premium increases, and M&A valuation reductions
- Leadership visibility into cyber risk is essential for informed investment and strategic planning decisions
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