Procurement Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2025/2026: Chapter 9: Life Sciences Sector Benchmarks

November, 2025

Chapter 9 offers a comprehensive examination of the life sciences sector, presenting benchmarks for procurement staffing and spending that reflect the industry’s unique characteristics. The sector includes a diverse array of organizations, such as biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and research institutions. The 34 survey respondents vary in size, with organizations reporting annual revenues ranging from approximately $400 million to over $50 billion, highlighting the sector’s broad economic impact.

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