Abstract

In life sciences the word to describe the purchasing process is not only about buying and supplying but a critical process that links your organization to compliance, patient safety and supply chain integrity. As more companies embrace digitalization, businesses are now looking into how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a key role in procurement operations. This article explores how AI-powered procurement solutions can support life sciences firms seeking to navigate increasing data privacy, cyber security and compliance governance complexities. Looking at industry-driven mandates like HIPPA, FDA regulations, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP), the paper explains how intelligent platforms for procurement can automate these compliance checks, track supplier risk, and enhance the traceability of sourcing decisions. The examination also showcases real-world application scenarios such as the automatic detection of contract clauses, vendor segmentation for risk profiling and the incorporation of cybersecurity best practices into sourcing processes. Decisions to incorporate an AI-based approach are then carefully integrated with governance mechanisms to guarantee AI helps comply, rather than undermines, compliance. The paper comes with a strategy for how AI can be used responsibly in regulated procurement processes, focusing on the protection of sensitive data and strengthened ethical aspects in digital operations.

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