Future-Proofing Ireland’s Life Sciences Workforce: Strategies for Talent Transformation

When: 21^st Monday 2024, 10:00 AM – 15:00 PM

Event Format: In-person only

Location: NIBRT, Dublin

Register: Here

Why Attend?

In today’s rapidly evolving biopharma and life sciences industries, ensuring your workforce is prepared for future challenges is more critical than ever. This event will provide HR and L&D leaders with insights and strategies on:

1. Tackling talent shortages in a fast-growing sector.
2. Preparing your workforce for the impacts of digital transformation, automation, and AI.
3. Developing a strategic talent plan that aligns with your organisation’s goals.
4. Accessing government and industry support for workforce development.
5. Networking with peers and leaders from Ireland’s life sciences sector.

This event offers a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights, access industry and government support, and network with peers who are facing similar challenges. By attending, you'll be better equipped to attract, retain, and develop the talent that your organisation needs to stay competitive in the future.

Agenda:

10:00 | Arrival & Networking
A chance to connect with industry peers over coffee in an informal networking setting.

10:30 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

IDA Ireland & NIBRT

10:40 | Seeing Strategically: ‘How to think, see and do in a more strategic way’
Barry Winkless, Future of Work Institute

10.50 | Future-Fit Organisations: Assessing your organisation’s readiness
Breda O'Toole & Aisling Soden, Client Transformation Team, IDA Ireland

11:20 | Future Skills Focus: Identifying Key Industry Skills
John Milne, Training Manager, NIBRT

11:35 | State Supports for Upskilling, Reskilling, and Cross-skilling

IDA Ireland, Skillnet Ireland, Regional Skills Fora, DMI, FIT

11:45 | Panel Discussion: Driving Talent Transformation in Ireland – Overcoming Challenges, Seizing Opportunities (45 mins)
Panellists: HR Leaders from IDA client companies

12:30 | Lunch & Networking (60mins)
Facilitated introductions to Skillnet Networks, Regional Skills Fora, and IDA Ireland Talent Partners.

13:30 | Workshop 1: Strategic Talent Development – Practical Guidance for Building an Actionable Plan Facilitated by Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI)

14:10 | Workshop 2: Identifying Skills for a Sustainable Future – Green Skills Development Facilitated by Climate Ready Academy Skillnet

14:50 | Closing Remarks

15.00 | Optional: NIBRT Facility Tour

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for site leaders, heads of HR, and professionals in Learning & Development within the Life Sciences industry.