D2N2 Skills Deal Skills for a Productive Workforce Life Sciences and Health Technology Medicity Nottingham 23 rd July 2015

D2N2 Skills for Productivity Objectives of the Day: Share and further develop understanding of the Life Sciences sector locally Provide an opportunity to share what is being done, and showcase good news Bring you up to date on the work of the Employer Led Skills Consultative Task Groups and the Development of their Action Plans Share the Top Ten Asks of the sector, and its expectations Understand better which of the Asks can be addressed currently Joint development of actions plan to tackle challenges where more joint work may be required Identify where D2N2 LEP may need to ask for additional freedoms and flexibilities to enable the Skills sector to better support employers locally Development of a sector specific ONA/TNA

D2N2 Skills Deal Skills for Productivity SECTOR UPDATE

Sector Overview Life Science and Health Technology Sector Compromises: Medical Biotechnology - Firms involved in the discovery, development or manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals used for medical and healthcare applications in humans and animals. This includes Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) offering specialised sector specific services (for example contract research) to pharmaceutical companies as well as SMEs involved in services related to drug discovery and development on behalf of large pharmaceutical companies. Medical Technology - Firms producing products, instruments, apparatus, appliances, materials, software, other articles or associated sector specific services that will be used for human or animal medical and healthcare applications including consumer healthcare. Pharmaceuticals - Large firms (global turnover > £640m) whose major activity is the research and development of therapeutic products irrespective of the underlying technology involved. In addition companies who are contract manufacturers, contract service organisations, and pharmaceutical wholesalers are included in this sector.

Sector Overview An Overview of the Life Science and Health Technology Sector Opportunities: Approx 2000 people employed in over 250 Life Science businesses in D2N2, with that number expected to increase over the coming years by 3.5% p.a. Nottingham Enterprise Zone attracting new and growing businesses such as here in Medicity, with exciting potential developments such as Medipark on the horizon. Biocity already houses ~ 80 businesses, with a survival rate of over 90% (Industry average 31%). Sector Opportunities - potential for growth to be maximised by building on a unique combination of assets and the excellent supportive track record and environment of Life Science incubators like BioCity, business network organisations like Medilink East Midlands, universities, NHS trusts and other stakeholders Legislation changes – some new regulatory environmental requirements within the MedTech sector

Sector Overview 2 An Overview of the Life Science and Health Technology Sector Issues and Challenges: Sector made up of many SMEs, often with specialist focus - 47% of companies who classed themselves as innovators noted that barriers to innovation could be best supported by training Sector Skills Shortages- Focus on higher level skills, however skills shortages at all levels. Many businesses don’t even realise that addressing lower level skills needs could provide a more cost effective solution. Niche equipment and vendor specific training often required, and not publicly funded Need for more routeways to develop our own future workforce in specialist areas UKCES report Strategic Skills Needs in the Bio-medical Sector, 2010, states that not only is skills support needed in ‘hard skills’ but also very much in market knowledge; “Critical skills sets employers identified in relation to constraints on business development: Biotechnology knowledge 20%, Design skills 36%, R&D skills 29%, knowledge of medical issues 31%, knowledge of the NHS 28%.” Legislation changes – some new regulatory environmental requirements within the MedTech sector

Sector Skills Delivery Overview 317 Life Science Apprenticeships started, 1.5% of all Apprenticeships in D2N2. Similar to 12/13 In a typical week (one week in June 2014), 6 vacancies were advertised in D2N2 LEP area. 81 applications were received Nearly 10,000 enrolments were made on to Maths and Science (16+) qualifications in D2N2 in 2013/14 However % of manufacturing vacancies unfilled as a result of Skills Shortages 62% of Employers in EM report being unable to recruit appropriate candidates No Workplace Learning (NVQ) starts in D2N2 in 2013/14 100k People with L4+ skills projected to be needed by all sectors across D2N2 by 2022 So why the mismatch?

Skills Consultative Task Groups Following the publication of the Skills for Growth Strategy, D2N2 LEP established business-led Skills Consultative Task Groups, to inform, consult, and identify how economic impact for their sector can be maximised through driving growth, workforce development, training and employment for local people. Life Sciences group chaired by Suzy Rigby, Journeymen Scientists SCTGs included local Businesses, Universities, Colleges and Providers Following a review of available information and consultation with the sector developed a list of the Top 10 Skills Asks

Sector Top 10 Skills Asks Accredited technician training of relevance to medical technology businesses A programme of activity to support scientists to return to employment after a period away from the workplace due to caring responsibilities A programme of activity to raise awareness amongst school children and parents of the career opportunities within the sector including the fact that a degree is not the only route into the sector A programme of activity to encourage and enable employers in the sector to take school age placement students Aggregation of niche training needs for existing firms and provision of specialised training Access to funding to subsidise employers’ costs related to apprenticeships Awareness raising of the benefits to companies and availability of relevant Apprenticeships and Traineeships Specific training linked to understanding the needs of the NHS and how to engage with and work with the NHS Further relevant courses (to degree and above) which meet the demands of the sector Investment readiness training

Expectations of the Sector May want to include: Main issues the sector is looking for support in addressing - Innovation, Market Access, Regulatory Training Issues that need consideration when considering solutions – How to engage and secure participation from SMEs Responsiveness – expected but difficult unless businesses can proficiently identify their training needs Fit with national schemes – Colleges and providers to work with Cogent and Science Industry Partnership (SIP)

Over to You Activity 1 Through joint discussion on your tables consider: 1) Which of the ‘Asks’ can currently be addressed. 2) Is the position understood by all Customers (Employers) and Suppliers (Colleges and Providers)

Over to You again Activity 2 Through joint discussion on your tables consider: 1) Which of the ‘Asks’ cannot currently be addressed? 2) Why the ‘Asks’ cannot currently be addressed? 3) What actions would be required to address the issue?

Over to You again Activity 3 Developing a Sector Specific ONA/TNA 1)Would it be beneficial to have a sector specific ONA/TNA? 2)What is currently available and might be considered as good/best practice? Who is willing to share what? 3)Agree Next Steps - Involvement, Content and Sign Off. How do we take it forward?

Questions?

D2N2 Skills for a Productive Workforce Supporting Productivity and Business Growth Summary of the day and next steps