The modern Pharma CFO is no longer just a steward of finances—they are the architects of digital transformation. In this episode, we explore how CFOs are balancing the pressure to accelerate ROI (felt by 65% of financial leaders) with the need to future-proof their organizations through strategic investments in AI, cloud solutions, and Pharma 4.0 technologies. 

Key Discussion Points: 

• The Evolving CFO Role
• Measuring Transformation Success:
• Tech Investment Priorities
• Funding the Future

Why CFOs Must Lead Now: 

Organizations without CFO-led digital strategies risk: 

• 60% longer cycle times vs. competitors using AI-driven forecasting
• Missed shareholder value from untapped data assets
• Inability to attract top digital talent (only 13% of CFOs currently collaborate closely with CIOs)

Who Should Listen? 

Pharma CFOs, financial VPs, and digital transformation leaders tasked with: 

• Building business cases for Pharma 4.0 initiatives
• Implementing maturity frameworks like DPMM
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration between finance, IT, and operations

Tune in to redefine your role from number-cruncher to future-builder—where every financial decision fuels digital innovation.

Resources:

Book Series: Center of Excellence – Pharma 4.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DX4XXB

Udemy Course: Smart Manufacturing in Pharma https://www.udemy.com/course/smart-manufacturing-in-pharma/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@COE-PHARMA4.0

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