BRIGHTskills Preliminary Findings - Health Industry Skills Gap Analysis

Early insights into the workforce challenges shaping Europe’s health industry.

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March 5, 2026

The BRIGHTskills project is leading the charge to future-proof the European health industry by identifying and addressing the skills needed for a rapidly evolving sector. As part of this mission, we have launched one online consultation aimed at collecting input from stakeholders across the EU. Whether you are involved in training or workforce planning, or you are employed in a healthcare company, your input will help shape the skills strategy and tools that will guide the sector forward.

Health Industry Skills Mapping

Open until 31 December 2025

The survey focuses on collecting comprehensive data on urgent and future workforce skillsn eeds, gaps and trends in European based healthcare companies. Its goal is to gather and uncover first-hand knowledge and insights into the skillgaps of healthcare employers and employees.

‍Sectors covered include:
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-Pharmaceuticals & Biomanufacturing
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
- Medical Supplies

‍Please note: this survey does not cover frontline healthcare workers or healthcare service providers (e.g.,hospitals, healthcare clinics).

‍Who Should Participate?
- Employers in health-related industries
- Managers/Directors
- Workers within the above sectors

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‍Access the survey here

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Infographic in high-resolution: **Talent Gaps**

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Employers, company owners and workers have your say and contribute to shaping future workforce training and development of the health industry workforce.

‍Opportunities to verify the above findings through the BRIGHTskills focus groups taking place from the 17^th to the 26^th March are now open.

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Join the BRIGHTskills Focus Groups and contribute to shaping the future health industry workforce.

Register now

Webinar guest:

Katja Nacevski

EIT Health

Alberto Baldi

CEBR

Marta Perez Alba

Medtronic

Open forum discussion with:
Nathalie Walsh - University of Galway
Vicente Traver Salcedo - Valencia Polytechnic University

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‍Your input will help shape Europe’s futurehealthcare workforce strategy.
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