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Skills in Demand
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Skills in Demand: Top Professions Professional NON - Scientific Vacancies, Med Devices, UK, 2021-23*
Skills in Demand: Top Roles Scientific Vacancies, Med Devices, UK, 2021-23*
Laboratory
IT Professional
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Quality Assurance
Sales
Reg Affairs
Engineer
Project Management
Marketer / PR
R&D
Procurement / Supply Chain
Quality Control
Accountant
Commercial Support & BD
HR Professional
100
200
300
500
1,000
1,500
2022
2022
2023* Est
2023* Est
2021
2021
Source: Vacancysoft Analytics
Source: Vacancysoft Analytics
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As the Med Tech sector continues its rapid evolution, the demand for specific skills is undergoing significant changes. IT has been the driving force in the sector, with 46.6% of job vacancies in 2022, totaling 3924. However, a substantial 66.7% decrease is expected in 2023, marking the most significant negative change among top professions. Sales professionals held a 17.1% share of vacancies in 2022, peaking at 1441 jobs. In 2023, the demand for sales skills is expected to increase, with an estimated 23.3% share, signalling the industry’s focus on expanding market reach. Accountants are among the least affected, with values in 2023 largely consistent with 2022. Approximately 317 accountant positions are expected, highlighting the ongoing need for financial expertise in the sector. The engineering profession is poised to see the second most substantial decrease among the top professions, with a 30.2% decline in 2023, reflecting shifting priorities within the Med Tech industry.
Laboratory roles are expected to lead in 2023, holding a 14.5% share of vacancies. However, a -15.6% year-on-year change indicates some fluctuations in demand for these positions. Quality assurance roles, despite having the highest total, are projected to see a decrease in their share of vacancies, dropping to 8.1% with a -23.8% year-on- year change. Project management roles are set to experience a substantial increase of 136.2% in 2023, reflecting a growing emphasis on efficient project execution. Regulatory affairs roles are expected to see a 6.1% increase in demand, while R&D roles are projected to grow by 9.9%, showcasing the importance of research and compliance functions. Commercial support and business development roles could be the most affected, with a -30.7% decrease in 2023, emphasizing a shift in strategy or market dynamics.
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