The AI in Business Podcast Preparing the Life Sciences Workforce for Agentic Systems - with Chloë Domergue of Deloitte
Dec 13, 2024
Chloë Domergue, Principal in the Human Capital Practice at Deloitte, discusses the transformative effects of AI on the life sciences workforce. She highlights the urgent need for upskilling and adapting learning pathways to match technological advancements. The conversation also covers challenges in cultivating trust and collaboration between humans and AI. Chloë emphasizes that embracing agentic systems can significantly enhance workflows while addressing concerns about job displacement, making a case for a future where AI and humans work hand in hand.
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AI's Impact and Workforce Readiness
- Life science executives foresee generative AI driving significant transformation, but few feel their workforce is ready.
- This gap highlights the challenge of preparing employees for AI integration.
The Unicorn Employee Challenge
- Traditional roles in life sciences now require a blend of scientific knowledge and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies.
- Finding and retaining these "unicorn" employees with diverse skill sets is a major challenge.
In-the-Flow Learning
- Embed learning into the flow of work for effective skill development in life sciences.
- Traditional learning methods are insufficient for retaining knowledge and applying it when needed.