Vijay Swaminathan

• This session explores how Biopharma job families are being reshaped by technological disruption and scientific innovation.
• Drawing on Draup’s deep skills intelligence, we highlight the *“sunrise” skills gaining prominence – such as data-driven drug discovery, AI-enabled clinical trial design, and advanced biologics expertise – while also mapping the *“sunset” skills that are losing relevance due to automation and shifting market dynamics.
• The goal is to provide workforce leaders with a clear view of how to align talent strategies with the industry’s evolving skill demands.

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair

• What does a more strategic TA function look like in today’s life sciences landscape?
• How can recruiters move from transactional to strategic partnerships with hiring managers?
• What tools or tactics help elevate TA into a more strategic business function?