SKILL GAP ANALYSIS IN LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR

Abstract

Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) is an autonomous and not for profit organization with financial support from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Life Sciences Sector comprises of industries in the areas of Pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Contract Research. Life Science Sector required highly skilled personnel as it is connected with research and development. This sector relates with development, delivery and evaluation of life care products, which needs collaboration skills of academia, industry and government. If these issues are not addressed effectively, it may hamper the number of products in the market. The key objective of the LSSSDC is to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in the Life Sciences Sector in the country. LSSSDC works as an apex body in Life Sciences Sector for Skill Development Initiative in India. Three important missions of LSSSDC are:

• To carry out a functional and occupational mapping and to develop a catalogue of Industry Occupations/Job Roles in Life Sciences Sector.
• To develop and set National Occupational Standards for different job and its roles in the sector.
• To develop and put in place an Assessment & Certification mechanism for Accreditation of Training Institutes/Trainees and Trainers.