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DOJ signals assertive enforcement of life sciences sector at PCC

A photo of two men in protective clothing working in a drug manufacturing facility, one staring at camera.
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For compliance professionals attending the annual conference, the takeaway was hard to miss: 2026 will require a more rigorous compliance framework and transparency.

Federal enforcement officials delivered some of their clearest messages yet to the life sciences industry at this year’s Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress (PCC) in McLean, Virginia, signaling that 2026 will bring more aggressive oversight, broader scrutiny, and heightened expectations for corporate accountability.

Speaking to an audience of compliance officers, in‑house counsel,