97% of Life Sciences Firms Report AI-Driven Operational Gains: KPMG
According to the study, 97 per cent of life sciences organizations have reported operational improvements from AI adoption, and 86% believe companies that embrace AI will gain a competitive advantage.
Additionally, 89 per cent of respondents are comfortable with AI making end-to-end autonomous decisions for specific processes.
23 per cent report high or very high returns on AI investment, while 32 per cent expect ROI to remain flat in the coming years. Data-related challenges continue to be a major barrier, with 68 per cent citing issues such as data silos, inconsistent formats, and concerns around quality, security, and privacy.
According to the report, leading life sciences organizations are progressing through three distinct phases of AI maturity—Enable, Embed, and Evolve, each improving efficiency, innovation, and strategic impact. It emphasizes the importance of aligning AI strategies with measurable outcomes and embedding trust and agility into transformation efforts.
The findings are part of a broader research series involving nearly 1,400 industry leaders globally, across eight key sectors.
Vijay Chawla, Partner and Head, Life Sciences, KPMG in India, comments, 'AI is transforming life sciences from isolated innovation to enterprise-wide impact. Organizations that blend agile structures with robust data strategies are twice as likely to see high ROI. The future belongs to those who embed AI not just in technology—but in culture, operations, and trust'.
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