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Code with purpose: Why the UK life sciences sector needs your digital skills

Doctor check with analysis chromosome DNA genetic of human on virtual interface. Medical science concept, 3d illustration
Doctor check with analysis chromosome DNA genetic of human on virtual interface. Medical science concept, 3d illustration

Alina O’Keeffe

Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, BioIndustry Association (BIA)

Do you have a background in AI, data science, or computer science? Your in-demand skills are needed in the UK’s £40 billion life sciences sector—where innovation meets purpose.


This dynamic industry drives breakthroughs in cancer research, personalised medicine, and drug discovery. But it faces a digital skills gap, with 145,000 new roles needed by 2035. The BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) #BIGIMPACT campaign is calling on you to help close this gap.

Transforming Lives Through Science and Technology

Your analytical mindset and coding expertise can transform healthcare. You could develop AI-driven diagnostics, tailor treatments with precision, or pioneer the next generation of biotech solutions. Unlike typical tech roles, life sciences offer a career where your work saves lives and shapes the future.

Life sciences blend cutting-edge
computation with global impact.

Life Sciences Need the Next Generation of Digital Talent

The #BIGIMPACT campaign highlights opportunities for graduates to make a meaningful difference. Life sciences blend cutting-edge computation with global impact. Your degree equips you to lead advancements—from predicting outbreaks to improving health systems worldwide.

Whether you want to be at the forefront of scientific discovery or contribute to global health solutions, life sciences offer more than just a job—it offers impact. A meaningful career awaits those ready to use technology and science to shape the future and improve lives.

Ready to combine your skills with purpose? Visit www.bigimpact.org.uk for resources and case studies to explore how you can make a #BIGIMPACT.

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