title: Why life sciences companies need to tap technology to gain a competitive edge-and what that means for the chief information officers (CIO) role.
abstract: Fundamental changes in the marketplace for medicines, as well as the rapid and continuing evolution of technology are bringing new challenges and opportunities for life sciences companies and their contribution to healthcare systems. These changes bring pressure on chief information officers (CIOs) within the healthcare industry to play an increasingly strategic role in advancing business success and delivering digital transformation.
authors.affiliation: IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA.
authors.forename: Murray
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aitken
keywords: Life sciences companies; healthcare; technology