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UK Industry ‘Struggling’ With Skill Gaps In AI, Robotics & Data Analytics

 
• By Ian Schofield

A new report says that pharma firms are finding it difficult to recruit staff with experience in emerging scientific technologies, particularly in areas such as regulatory and quality assurance. COVID-19, Brexit and competition for talent with other countries and industry sectors are cited as key factors.

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The UK pharma industry wants to bridge the AI/digital skills gap • Source: Shutterstock

The pharmaceutical industry in the UK is increasingly adopting new digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to support innovative drug discovery and development, but “many companies are struggling to find and attract workers with the necessary skills,” says a new report from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.

While good progress has been made in addressing previously identified skills gaps, particularly in areas such as formulation science and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics modeling, some high-priority skills remain in short supply, for...

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