GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Life Sciences Industry Statistics

Most life sciences companies plan increased upskilling investments to stay competitive.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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69% of life sciences companies use gamification techniques to enhance training effectiveness

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58% of life sciences workers expressed interest in personalized learning paths supported by AI

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53% of life sciences workers believe that reskilling can lead to higher job satisfaction

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45% of life sciences organizations offer virtual instructor-led training to boost engagement

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74% of life sciences companies reported increased employee engagement following upskilling initiatives

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50% of life sciences organizations offer gamified assessments to evaluate readiness for new roles

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The global life sciences upskilling market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030

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Investment in virtual reality (VR) training for lab procedures in life sciences increased by 45% in 2023

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78% of life sciences companies plan to increase investment in upskilling initiatives in 2024

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65% of employees in the life sciences sector believe that reskilling will be necessary to keep pace with technological advancements by 2025

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54% of life sciences organizations have implemented digital learning platforms for employee upskilling

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72% of life sciences companies reported a skills gap in data analytics and digital skills

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60% of life sciences organizations are investing in AI and machine learning training programs for their staff

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83% of companies reported increased productivity after implementing reskilling programs in the life sciences industry

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70% of life sciences HR leaders consider reskilling essential for future competitiveness

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49% of life sciences workers have received formal upskilling or reskilling training in the past year

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57% of life sciences companies use cloud-based platforms to facilitate remote upskilling

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66% of life sciences organizations believe that continuous learning is vital to keep pace with regulatory changes

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48% of life sciences employees feel unprepared for emerging digital roles

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85% of life sciences leaders see upskilling as critical for innovation

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73% of life sciences companies have identified data management skills as a priority for reskilling efforts

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69% of life sciences companies are collaborating with tech providers to develop customized training programs

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The average lifespan of a skill in the life sciences industry before needing reskilling is approximately 3.5 years

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55% of life sciences companies report difficulty in recruiting digitally skilled workers

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Digital reskilling programs saw a 60% increase in participation among life sciences employees in 2023

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50% of life sciences organizations offer micro-credentialing to recognize upskilled employees

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38% of life sciences employees have expressed interest in learning about AI and machine learning

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60% of life sciences companies believe that upskilling in regulatory affairs is crucial for compliance

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45% of life sciences companies increased their budget for employee training from 2022 to 2023

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68% of life sciences leaders see AI as a key skill area to develop through upskilling initiatives

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55% of upskilling programs in the life sciences aim to improve patient-centered care

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49% of life sciences professionals feel they need additional training in cybersecurity due to increasing digital transformation

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75% of life sciences companies have adopted competency frameworks to guide upskilling efforts

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62% of new employees in life sciences industry undergo onboarding training focused on digital tools and data systems

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80% of life sciences industry HR managers see formal reskilling programs as effective for closing skills gaps

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58% of life sciences educators are integrating real-world data sets into training modules

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43% of life sciences companies have increased their use of online learning platforms to support continuous education

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63% of life sciences teams are now using simulation-based training for complex procedures

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52% of life sciences professionals reported that reskilling has helped them adapt to remote or hybrid work environments

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67% of life sciences companies plan to increase their focus on leadership development through upskilling programs

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47% of employees in the life sciences industry see mentorship programs as a key component of reskilling efforts

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54% of life sciences organizations report improved employee retention due to upskilling initiatives

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41% of life sciences firms are leveraging data analytics to identify skills gaps proactively

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75% of future job roles in life sciences will require digital literacy

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70% of life sciences companies see diversity and inclusion training as an integral part of reskilling

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According to a 2023 survey, 57% of life sciences employees want more training in patient data management

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64% of life sciences organizations are planning to implement AI-driven personalized learning systems within the next 2 years

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82% of life sciences firms reported that upskilling has helped them comply more easily with evolving regulations

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76% of life sciences companies have launched internal learning academies to support continuous upskilling

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59% of life sciences professionals believe that reskilling can help address talent shortages

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63% of life sciences companies measure training ROI using performance metrics aligned with business goals

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55% of entry-level roles in the life sciences sector now require some form of digital training

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44% of life sciences companies have adopted microlearning modules to facilitate quick skill acquisition

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71% of life sciences employees report greater confidence in their job performance after completing upskilling programs

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68% of life sciences companies believe that cross-training employees enhances organizational agility

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52% of life sciences workers participated in mentor-led upskilling initiatives in 2023

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61% of life sciences organizations plan to increase investment in continuous learning platforms over the next 3 years

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46% of life sciences professionals have engaged in international training programs to gain global expertise

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69% of life sciences companies are exploring augmented reality (AR) for operational training

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54% of life sciences R&D teams have integrated data visualization into training modules to improve comprehension

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81% of life sciences firms support learning management systems that enable skills tracking and certification

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Key Highlights

78% of life sciences companies plan to increase investment in upskilling initiatives in 2024
65% of employees in the life sciences sector believe that reskilling will be necessary to keep pace with technological advancements by 2025
54% of life sciences organizations have implemented digital learning platforms for employee upskilling
72% of life sciences companies reported a skills gap in data analytics and digital skills
The global life sciences upskilling market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030
60% of life sciences organizations are investing in AI and machine learning training programs for their staff
83% of companies reported increased productivity after implementing reskilling programs in the life sciences industry
70% of life sciences HR leaders consider reskilling essential for future competitiveness
49% of life sciences workers have received formal upskilling or reskilling training in the past year
Investment in virtual reality (VR) training for lab procedures in life sciences increased by 45% in 2023
57% of life sciences companies use cloud-based platforms to facilitate remote upskilling
66% of life sciences organizations believe that continuous learning is vital to keep pace with regulatory changes
48% of life sciences employees feel unprepared for emerging digital roles

With 78% of life sciences companies planning to ramp up their upskilling efforts in 2024, the industry is rapidly transforming into a hub of digital mastery and continuous learning to bridge skills gaps and stay ahead in an era of unprecedented technological change.

Employee Engagement and Learning Methods

69% of life sciences companies use gamification techniques to enhance training effectiveness
58% of life sciences workers expressed interest in personalized learning paths supported by AI
53% of life sciences workers believe that reskilling can lead to higher job satisfaction
45% of life sciences organizations offer virtual instructor-led training to boost engagement
74% of life sciences companies reported increased employee engagement following upskilling initiatives
50% of life sciences organizations offer gamified assessments to evaluate readiness for new roles

Employee Engagement and Learning Methods Interpretation

With over two-thirds of life sciences companies gamifying training and nearly as many employees craving personalized AI-driven learning, it's clear that the industry is awakening to the fact that engaging, tailored upskilling not only boosts satisfaction but is essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.

Market Growth and Investment Trends

The global life sciences upskilling market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030
Investment in virtual reality (VR) training for lab procedures in life sciences increased by 45% in 2023

Market Growth and Investment Trends Interpretation

With the life sciences industry’s upskilling market projected to grow at 7.5% annually and VR training investments soaring by 45% this year, it’s clear that scientific innovation and workforce readiness are locking arms in a high-tech dance toward a more skilled, immersive future.

Workforce Development and Upskilling Strategies

78% of life sciences companies plan to increase investment in upskilling initiatives in 2024
65% of employees in the life sciences sector believe that reskilling will be necessary to keep pace with technological advancements by 2025
54% of life sciences organizations have implemented digital learning platforms for employee upskilling
72% of life sciences companies reported a skills gap in data analytics and digital skills
60% of life sciences organizations are investing in AI and machine learning training programs for their staff
83% of companies reported increased productivity after implementing reskilling programs in the life sciences industry
70% of life sciences HR leaders consider reskilling essential for future competitiveness
49% of life sciences workers have received formal upskilling or reskilling training in the past year
57% of life sciences companies use cloud-based platforms to facilitate remote upskilling
66% of life sciences organizations believe that continuous learning is vital to keep pace with regulatory changes
48% of life sciences employees feel unprepared for emerging digital roles
85% of life sciences leaders see upskilling as critical for innovation
73% of life sciences companies have identified data management skills as a priority for reskilling efforts
69% of life sciences companies are collaborating with tech providers to develop customized training programs
The average lifespan of a skill in the life sciences industry before needing reskilling is approximately 3.5 years
55% of life sciences companies report difficulty in recruiting digitally skilled workers
Digital reskilling programs saw a 60% increase in participation among life sciences employees in 2023
50% of life sciences organizations offer micro-credentialing to recognize upskilled employees
38% of life sciences employees have expressed interest in learning about AI and machine learning
60% of life sciences companies believe that upskilling in regulatory affairs is crucial for compliance
45% of life sciences companies increased their budget for employee training from 2022 to 2023
68% of life sciences leaders see AI as a key skill area to develop through upskilling initiatives
55% of upskilling programs in the life sciences aim to improve patient-centered care
49% of life sciences professionals feel they need additional training in cybersecurity due to increasing digital transformation
75% of life sciences companies have adopted competency frameworks to guide upskilling efforts
62% of new employees in life sciences industry undergo onboarding training focused on digital tools and data systems
80% of life sciences industry HR managers see formal reskilling programs as effective for closing skills gaps
58% of life sciences educators are integrating real-world data sets into training modules
43% of life sciences companies have increased their use of online learning platforms to support continuous education
63% of life sciences teams are now using simulation-based training for complex procedures
52% of life sciences professionals reported that reskilling has helped them adapt to remote or hybrid work environments
67% of life sciences companies plan to increase their focus on leadership development through upskilling programs
47% of employees in the life sciences industry see mentorship programs as a key component of reskilling efforts
54% of life sciences organizations report improved employee retention due to upskilling initiatives
41% of life sciences firms are leveraging data analytics to identify skills gaps proactively
75% of future job roles in life sciences will require digital literacy
70% of life sciences companies see diversity and inclusion training as an integral part of reskilling
According to a 2023 survey, 57% of life sciences employees want more training in patient data management
64% of life sciences organizations are planning to implement AI-driven personalized learning systems within the next 2 years
82% of life sciences firms reported that upskilling has helped them comply more easily with evolving regulations
76% of life sciences companies have launched internal learning academies to support continuous upskilling
59% of life sciences professionals believe that reskilling can help address talent shortages
63% of life sciences companies measure training ROI using performance metrics aligned with business goals
55% of entry-level roles in the life sciences sector now require some form of digital training
44% of life sciences companies have adopted microlearning modules to facilitate quick skill acquisition
71% of life sciences employees report greater confidence in their job performance after completing upskilling programs
68% of life sciences companies believe that cross-training employees enhances organizational agility
52% of life sciences workers participated in mentor-led upskilling initiatives in 2023
61% of life sciences organizations plan to increase investment in continuous learning platforms over the next 3 years
46% of life sciences professionals have engaged in international training programs to gain global expertise
69% of life sciences companies are exploring augmented reality (AR) for operational training
54% of life sciences R&D teams have integrated data visualization into training modules to improve comprehension
81% of life sciences firms support learning management systems that enable skills tracking and certification

Workforce Development and Upskilling Strategies Interpretation

In a rapidly evolving industry where a skill refresh cycle averages just 3.5 years, 78% of life sciences firms are doubling down on upskilling investment—acknowledging that without digital literacy, AI mastery, and continuous learning, their innovation pipelines and regulatory compliance could quickly become obsolete.