How Pharma Can Best Manage Third-Party Risk

Brad Gilliat, Blake Gardner, Bob Mooney
3/28/2025
How Pharma Can Best Manage Third-Party Risk

As pharma companies use more third parties, risk management must maintain compliance, quality, and reputation without slowing growth.

In this article, originally published Feb. 4, 2025, in Life Science Leader, Crowe specialists identify what’s involved in building effective third-party risk management programs.

Managing third-party risk is one of the most arduous challenges facing pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory requirements are just one piece of this puzzle.

Pharmaceutical organizations are continually evolving – rapidly. Often, this evolution involves an increased use of third parties. As changes occur, companies’ third-party risk management (TPRM) programs must continue to adapt to ensure compliance, maintain quality, and ultimately help protect the companies’ reputation. The challenge is doing so effectively without compromising growth or exposing organizations to unnecessary risk.

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Brad Gilliat
Brad Gilliat
Partner, Consulting,
Crowe Advisory LLC
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Blake Gardner
Senior Manager, Consulting,
Crowe Advisory LLC

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