The health sector was one of those that had to adapt to a new reality, since the arrival of the pandemic caused it to evolve rapidly, becoming one of the most important industries globally. With the reactivation of other sectors and different markets, economic growth has been gradual and the inevitable combination of the health and technology industry represents a key potential market, so companies and professionals have the challenge of adapting to the new realities and needs of patients.
According to the “Perspectives 2022” study by Page Group, a recruitment company based in Great Britain, and its specialized health division, Healthcare & Life Sciences, health professionals seek to work in an integrated manner between the different areas, taking advantage of maximizing the skills and recognizing the contributions of each individual within this field of knowledge.
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It should be noted that the foregoing is done with the aim of responding to the current context, which is changing and which poses a challenge to establish dynamic and assertive relationships with patients.
Diana Sierra, Senior Manager of Michael Page’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, states that:
“Companies in the health sector seek to attract people who challenge themselves and want to be part of a more dynamic environment, so little by little it is common to see professionals who do not come from the industry and who bring new perspectives and skills.”
He also comments that after the pandemic, skills such as leadership and communication are beginning to become more present when selecting profiles from this industry after the pandemic.
What are the most in-demand profiles?
The arrival of the covid-19 pandemic has forced the health sector to have changes in its operation and with respect to the professionals who work in different areas of this field of knowledge. According to the Page Group “Perspectives 2022” study, the most in-demand professional profiles in the health area are:
Data analysis (37%)
Artificial intelligence (38.7%)
Biotechnology (38.4%)
It is important to clarify that soft skills are currently becoming more relevant, due to the current situation; Therefore, flexibility, agility, learning agility, analytical thinking, resilience and leadership are skills in high demand in this industry.