With innovation accelerating and investment flowing, the European Biotech sector is thriving. But talent shortages remain a critical blocker to growth. This guide explores the biggest challenges hiring teams are facing in 2025, and offers a clear, strategic framework to overcome them.
From emerging skill requirements to shifting candidate expectations, this guide helps Biotech leaders take a proactive approach to building high-performing teams in a competitive market.
Biotech is evolving fast, and so are the skills required to succeed. Hiring teams are under pressure to secure talent in highly specialised areas like gene editing, AI, and synthetic biology, while also building leadership, communication, and change management capacity across their teams.
Meanwhile, candidates are looking beyond compensation. They want flexibility, purpose, and a clear development path. Employers who understand these shifts are already seeing stronger retention and better results.
This guide outlines the trends, insights, and practical actions that can help hiring teams respond with confidence and stay ahead.
If you're looking to stay competitive in 2025, this is the place to start.
