Integrated Risk-Assessment Framework for R&D

Part 1: Framework and Implementation Foundations

This white paper presents a practical framework for Integrated Risk Management (IRM) across the R&D lifecycle. IRM is not a new process; it is a unifying architecture that connects risk knowledge across the lifecycle and accelerates decision-making. The framework addresses five foundational dimensions: People and Governance (clear ownership, cross-functional forums, and decision rights); Process (standardized lifecycle alignment, common vocabulary, defined triggers); Data (accessible, trusted information, connected systems); Technology (enablement, ontology development, system architecture); and Outcomes (measure value).