GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Medical Device Industry Statistics

Medical device industry invests heavily in upskilling, ensuring innovation and compliance.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of medical device companies report that their reskilling efforts contributed to better regulatory compliance

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78% of medical device companies increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year

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65% of medical device professionals believe that reskilling is essential to adapt to industry technological advancements

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52% of companies reported a skills gap in regulatory compliance, which they are actively addressing through targeted training

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60% of medical device manufacturers have implemented e-learning platforms for employee training

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45% of healthcare professionals in the device industry received reskilling support during the last year

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82% of medical device companies report that upskilling has led to faster product development cycles

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54% of medical device quality assurance staff have undergone upskilling in AI and machine learning technologies

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70% of medical device companies plan to increase investment in digital skills training by 2025

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49% of newly hired employees in the medical device industry require reskilling within their first year

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55% of medical device companies view upskilling as a key factor in maintaining competitive advantage

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78% of medical device companies reported challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change

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66% of the workforce in the medical device industry believes continuous learning is critical for career advancement

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40% of medical device organizations have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs

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85% of medical device companies claim that upskilling improves employee engagement

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58% of medical device companies report a lack of qualified trainers as a barrier to effective reskilling

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73% of medical device companies plan to adopt virtual reality (VR) training modules in their upskilling initiatives

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48% of medical device professionals feel their current training programs do not adequately prepare them for emerging technologies

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67% of medical device companies increased their use of simulation-based training in the last two years

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36% of organizations report that reskilling initiatives have directly contributed to improved patient safety outcomes

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92% of medical device companies consider data analytics skills important for their future workforce

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61% of respondents in the medical device field say they expect automation to replace certain roles, emphasizing the need for reskilling

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74% of medical device companies invest in leadership upskilling for technical roles

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69% of medical device firms reported a rise in remote training programs due to the pandemic

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51% of medical device startups prioritize upskilling employees to accelerate innovation

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78% of global medical device companies have a dedicated L&D (Learning & Development) team focused on upskilling initiatives

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45% of healthcare systems reported difficulties in reskilling staff due to budget constraints

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83% of medical device quality control teams have received training in new compliance standards within the last year

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63% of medical device companies recognize lifelong learning as essential for workforce sustainability

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57% of medical device companies are exploring AI-powered personalized training solutions

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72% of the workforce in the medical device industry believe that reskilling can help reduce attrition

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59% of medical device manufacturing firms increased their budget allocation specifically for employee reskilling programs in 2023

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40% of mid-career employees in medical device companies report a lack of confidence in their digital skills

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50% of medical device companies reported that their reskilling efforts led to reduced time-to-market for new products

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87% of medical device companies have adapted their training to include digital and remote formats

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64% of companies indicate that cross-functional training is critical for innovation in the medical device sector

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80% of medical device firms plan to implement AI and machine learning modules into their employee training by 2025

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46% of the medical device workforce has undergone reskilling in cybersecurity due to increased digital vulnerabilities

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71% of medical device companies offer certifications upon completion of upskilling courses to motivate participation

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62% of respondents identified ongoing training as a factor in employee retention

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55% of medical device startups reported that upskilling helped them overcome technical skill shortages during rapid growth phases

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59% of medical device companies are investing in virtual labs for practical skills training

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73% of companies see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation initiatives

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80% of medical device companies have tailored their training programs to include patient safety and ethical considerations

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68% of the medical device industry workforce finds on-the-job training most effective for reskilling

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75% of medical device organizations plan to expand their digital upskilling efforts in the next two years

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54% of medical device companies are integrating blockchain concepts into training to enhance data security understanding

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69% of medical device companies believe that reskilling is vital to managing obsolescence due to rapid tech changes

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Key Highlights

78% of medical device companies increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year
65% of medical device professionals believe that reskilling is essential to adapt to industry technological advancements
52% of companies reported a skills gap in regulatory compliance, which they are actively addressing through targeted training
60% of medical device manufacturers have implemented e-learning platforms for employee training
45% of healthcare professionals in the device industry received reskilling support during the last year
82% of medical device companies report that upskilling has led to faster product development cycles
54% of medical device quality assurance staff have undergone upskilling in AI and machine learning technologies
70% of medical device companies plan to increase investment in digital skills training by 2025
49% of newly hired employees in the medical device industry require reskilling within their first year
55% of medical device companies view upskilling as a key factor in maintaining competitive advantage
78% of medical device companies reported challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change
66% of the workforce in the medical device industry believes continuous learning is critical for career advancement
40% of medical device organizations have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs

With 78% of medical device companies ramping up their investment in employee upskilling and a compelling 82% reporting that such initiatives accelerate product development, it’s clear that continuous learning and reskilling are transforming the future of healthcare innovation amid rapid technological shifts.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

48% of medical device companies report that their reskilling efforts contributed to better regulatory compliance

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Interpretation

Nearly half of medical device companies see reskilling as a prescription for not just workforce agility but also sharper regulatory compliance, proving that a well-trained team is the best cure for industry headaches.

Workforce Skills and Upskilling Initiatives

78% of medical device companies increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past year
65% of medical device professionals believe that reskilling is essential to adapt to industry technological advancements
52% of companies reported a skills gap in regulatory compliance, which they are actively addressing through targeted training
60% of medical device manufacturers have implemented e-learning platforms for employee training
45% of healthcare professionals in the device industry received reskilling support during the last year
82% of medical device companies report that upskilling has led to faster product development cycles
54% of medical device quality assurance staff have undergone upskilling in AI and machine learning technologies
70% of medical device companies plan to increase investment in digital skills training by 2025
49% of newly hired employees in the medical device industry require reskilling within their first year
55% of medical device companies view upskilling as a key factor in maintaining competitive advantage
78% of medical device companies reported challenges in reskilling due to rapid technological change
66% of the workforce in the medical device industry believes continuous learning is critical for career advancement
40% of medical device organizations have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs
85% of medical device companies claim that upskilling improves employee engagement
58% of medical device companies report a lack of qualified trainers as a barrier to effective reskilling
73% of medical device companies plan to adopt virtual reality (VR) training modules in their upskilling initiatives
48% of medical device professionals feel their current training programs do not adequately prepare them for emerging technologies
67% of medical device companies increased their use of simulation-based training in the last two years
36% of organizations report that reskilling initiatives have directly contributed to improved patient safety outcomes
92% of medical device companies consider data analytics skills important for their future workforce
61% of respondents in the medical device field say they expect automation to replace certain roles, emphasizing the need for reskilling
74% of medical device companies invest in leadership upskilling for technical roles
69% of medical device firms reported a rise in remote training programs due to the pandemic
51% of medical device startups prioritize upskilling employees to accelerate innovation
78% of global medical device companies have a dedicated L&D (Learning & Development) team focused on upskilling initiatives
45% of healthcare systems reported difficulties in reskilling staff due to budget constraints
83% of medical device quality control teams have received training in new compliance standards within the last year
63% of medical device companies recognize lifelong learning as essential for workforce sustainability
57% of medical device companies are exploring AI-powered personalized training solutions
72% of the workforce in the medical device industry believe that reskilling can help reduce attrition
59% of medical device manufacturing firms increased their budget allocation specifically for employee reskilling programs in 2023
40% of mid-career employees in medical device companies report a lack of confidence in their digital skills
50% of medical device companies reported that their reskilling efforts led to reduced time-to-market for new products
87% of medical device companies have adapted their training to include digital and remote formats
64% of companies indicate that cross-functional training is critical for innovation in the medical device sector
80% of medical device firms plan to implement AI and machine learning modules into their employee training by 2025
46% of the medical device workforce has undergone reskilling in cybersecurity due to increased digital vulnerabilities
71% of medical device companies offer certifications upon completion of upskilling courses to motivate participation
62% of respondents identified ongoing training as a factor in employee retention
55% of medical device startups reported that upskilling helped them overcome technical skill shortages during rapid growth phases
59% of medical device companies are investing in virtual labs for practical skills training
73% of companies see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation initiatives
80% of medical device companies have tailored their training programs to include patient safety and ethical considerations
68% of the medical device industry workforce finds on-the-job training most effective for reskilling
75% of medical device organizations plan to expand their digital upskilling efforts in the next two years
54% of medical device companies are integrating blockchain concepts into training to enhance data security understanding
69% of medical device companies believe that reskilling is vital to managing obsolescence due to rapid tech changes

Workforce Skills and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With over three-quarters of medical device companies ramping up investments in upskilling and reskilling, it's clear that staying ahead in a tech-driven industry now requires more than innovation—it demands a workforce that’s constantly learning to bridge skills gaps, master emerging technologies like AI and VR, and turn rapid digital transformation from a challenge into a competitive advantage.