BCG January 2, 2026
By Ashkan Afkhami, Priya Chandran, Ivan D’Avanzo, Camille Engel, Siwei He, Nigel Markey, and Chris Meier

Key Takeaways

Most biopharma companies are running AI pilots, and some are starting to scale those efforts.

  • Few, however, have embraced an AI-first mindset, treating AI as the organization’s central nervous system.
  • For those that take that bold step, the rewards can be profound: a 5% to 15% revenue uplift and a decisive edge in a competitive industry.

This article and the accompanying slide deck are part of a series exploring how companies in specific industries can adopt the mindset, expertise, and ambition required to win in an AI-first world.

As AI reshapes the biopharmaceutical industry, the unimaginable is becoming tangible: faster discovery, smarter trials, more reliable manufacturing, and new ways of engaging with health care...

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