As supply chains shift and vendor arrangements evolve in response to tariffs, life sciences companies must adapt to increasingly intricate and intertwined challenges across operational and commercial needs.

Manufacturing relocation, technology adoption, and new vendor partnerships require careful oversight of labor, compliance, human rights, and union matters. Protecting IP and data is vital against brand, legal, and cyber risks. Early IP registration, strong contracts, audits, and compliance help manage regulations and reduce Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and anti-bribery risks, keeping supply chains resilient and promoting innovation.

In the third article of the series, we explore four key questions for HLS businesses considering new supply chain strategies:

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Cecilia Pastor is a Partner in Baker McKenzie's Madrid Office.

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Melissa Allchin is an Attorney in Baker McKenzie's Employment and Compensation Practice with more than eleven years of experience in corporate immigration law.

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Indra Bhattacharya is a partner in the Intellectual Property, Data, and Technology team at Baker McKenzie based in London.

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Carolina pardo is a Partner in Baker McKenzie's Bogota office. Carolina is currently a member of the Global Steering Committee for the Firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy group and of the Global Steering Committee for the Firm’s Investigation, Compliance and Ethics Group.

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Jaspreet Takhar is a Counsel in Baker McKenzie's London office and advises market-leading tech and healthcare companies on issues at the cutting-edge of digital health.

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Lip Kian is a principal in the Firm's Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Singapore.