Applies robust PESTLE analysis in pharma—regulatory, macroeconomic, sociocultural, technology, legal, and ecological drivers for IT risk sensing and opportunity scanning.
Learners will use PESTLE to diagram the external influences on pharmaceutical and digital strategy, informing IT risk mitigation and innovation.
Regulatory changes, trade agreements, approvals, pricing controls.
Market growth, cost structures, funding cycles.
Aging, population growth, inclusion, digital adoption variation.
AI, automation, connected health, generics, biosimilar entries.
IP rights, privacy law, antitrust, global regulatory divergence.
Green chemistry, sustainable packaging, energy, supply chain IT for ESG.
Dashboards, scenario plans, strategic risk communication.