Biotechnologists — the new elite: whose salaries will soar by 2029

      Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: a talent shortage as a stimulus for growth

      Laboratories engaged in drug and vaccine development are already experiencing a shortage of young specialists. At the same time, a significant portion of employees are of pre-retirement age. It is expected that in the next 5–10 years competition for talented biotechnologists and pharmaceutical specialists will intensify sharply, which will naturally raise salary levels, including for entry-level professionals.

      Expertise in preventive and anti-aging medicine will be particularly highly valued, as will skills in applying artificial intelligence to diagnostics and big data analysis.

      Income polarization: demographics versus routine

      The labor market faces a sharp divide into two categories. High incomes will be retained by those who continually learn and adapt to technology. Specialists who rely on outdated knowledge risk ending up in the low-paid group.

      In addition to biotechnologists, engineers, chemists, logisticians and foreign trade specialists will become successful — provided they master modern technologies and AI tools.

      IT transformation: from mass-market to elite

      The era of high salaries for generalist programmers is ending. Now substantial paychecks will be earned by rare specialists working at the intersection of disciplines: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, infrastructure and industry.

      Investments are concentrating in sectors with growing revenue, reduced risks, or those building the foundations for import independence.

      Top 5 promising career areas for 2029

      Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals (drug and vaccine development).

      Preventive and anti-aging medicine.

      Engineering with skills in working with new equipment.

      Cybersecurity.

      Logistics and foreign trade.

      Choosing education in these fields today will not only make it possible to find a job in a few years, but also to take a strong position in negotiating terms and pay, writes Kurs Dela.