Everything will be favorable for automakers, if they keep on progressing.

Automakers have enjoyed an unequaled run of success in the United States because of pent-up consumer demand, cheap gas prices and low interest rates. But manufacturers must continue updating their vehicles and improving technology to keep the good times rolling.

Pharmaceutical companies operate in a high-stakes environment where the rewards for successful innovation are huge, but the vast majority of drug discovery projects fail. As a leading player in the industry, Roche is always on the lookout for ways of working that will help it get the right balance between risk taking and caution.