Building a Competency Framework to Integrate Inter-disciplinary Precision Medicine Capabilities into the Medical...

Area of Science:

• Precision Medicine (PM) competencies
• Medical Technology and Pharmaceutical Industry
• Workforce Development

Background:

• Integrating precision medicine (PM) competencies is crucial for industry professionals to adapt to rapid scientific and technological advancements.
• Upskilling is necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of PM in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Identifying key competency domains is essential for targeted professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify essential competency domains for industry professionals in precision medicine (PM).
• To develop a framework for upskilling professionals in PM-related aspects of their roles.
• To support the integration of new technologies and foster a cross-disciplinary mindset.

Main Methods:

• Conducted a desktop research review of literature, curricula, and healthcare trends.
• Utilized a survey to validate identified PM competency domains across industry practices.
• Engaged companies to trial the domains and provide practical feedback.

Main Results:

• Identified four core PM competency domains: medical science and technology; translational and clinical application; governance and regulation; and professional practice.
• Survey results refined these domains, confirming their applicability to cross-functional industry roles.
• Case studies demonstrated the framework's potential as an adjunct to existing competency frameworks for focusing on PM capabilities.

Conclusions:

• The proposed PM competency framework was positively received by the industry.
• It serves as a valuable supplement to role-specific frameworks for workforce development.
• The framework facilitates the integration of evolving technologies and promotes continuous learning.