Employers (60% or more) in every industry worldwide have taken or are considering taking the following measures:
- Compensation review of specific employee populations
- Full compensation review for all employees
- Targeted increases for specific employee populations
- Hire people higher in relevant salary range
Top 3 functions at professional level (P3) with the highest pay across all industries*
| Rank | Brazil | China | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinical research site startup | Medical writing | Market access generalist/Multidiscipline | Medical imaging |
| 2 | Clinical research | Platform/Program management | Machine learning | Technology strategy |
| 3 | Clinical quality assurance | Biostatistics | Artificial intelligence (AI) applications | Medical communications/Liaison |
A few skills will receive the highest pay premiums across regions
| Region | Skills | Pay premium (median in percent of base salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | AI/machine learning frameworks | 15% |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | AI/machine learning frameworks | 20% |
| Latin America | Cryptography, distributed ledger development, smart contract programing | 15% |
| North America | Cryptography, distributed ledger development, smart contract programing | 15% |
Two percent increase in the number of unique organizations participating in WTW’s 2023 biopharmaceutical and life sciences industry surveys as well as a 2% overall increase in data submissions.
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