Bain & Company January 5, 2026
Why do some companies struggle to successfully scale AI? A lack of leadership buy-in.
A recent Bain survey reveals a top reason some life sciences companies feel stuck in the early days of AI adoption: insufficient C-suite sponsorship. Passive support isn’t enough for progress. To capture real value, executives at early AI explorers can regularly review AI initiatives using measurable KPIs and hold initiative leaders accountable while also clearing roadblocks. Of course, that’s easier said than done. But executives can make it more manageable by concentrating...







