{"id":206156,"date":"2022-10-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluenovius.com\/?p=206156"},"modified":"2022-11-16T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T10:32:18","slug":"digital-skills-gap-threatens-pharmas-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluenovius.com\/pharma-challenges\/digital-skills-gap-threatens-pharmas-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Skills Gap Threatens Pharma’s Digital Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The digital transformation in pharma is here to stay. But not without some stones in its path. All across the spectrum of healthcare, there are reports of staff shortages and a digital skills gap. This digital could pose a potential delay for many companies in pharma to evolve in this field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, many healthcare companies are benefiting from the digital transformation accelerated by COVID. Elements such as AI, data monitoring, online sales, and telehealth<\/a> had a particular spotlight in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, to keep this up, companies need people specialized in digital skills. The problem lies in the fact that healthcare is not managing to maintain professionals in these areas. Furthermore, the need for human resources with the right set of skills is one of COVID’s impacts on healthcare workforces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Digital Skills Gap Phenomenon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A report published by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has noted a persistent lack of human resources apt for digital tasks. According to it, some of the main skills lacking in healthcare are related to tasks such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n