The pharma and life sciences industry faces a major talent shortage—currently 35% below what’s needed, with over 87,000 open roles in the US alone. Talent leaders need to think differently about how they approach talent, and take some specific actions to close the skills gap.

This whitepaper reveals why the gap persists and offers four actionable strategies:

• Boost Internal Mobility: Unlock your workforce’s potential with better career pathways and job rotations.
  
  
• Focus on Skills, Not Just Credentials: Expand your talent pool and hire smarter with skills-based recruitment.
  
  
• Adopt a Flexible Talent Mix: Blend permanent, contract, and gig workers for agility and resilience.
  
  
• Use Data-Driven Insights: Leverage talent intelligence to target skill gaps and optimize hiring.

Download the full paper for practical solutions to attract, develop, and retain the talent your organization needs to thrive.