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Advanced therapies require soft skills: insights from a National Academies Working Group
Patrick J Hanley1, Anthony E Ting2, Katherine Tsokas3
1Center for Cancer and Immunology, Children's National Hospital, and George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA; International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT), Vancouver, BC.
Cytotherapy
|February 18, 2026
Summary
The cell and gene therapy field needs more than technical skills; companies highlight the critical importance of soft skills for workforce development in regenerative medicine.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Cell and Gene Therapy
Background:
- The regenerative medicine sector is rapidly expanding with numerous product approvals and clinical trials.
- This growth necessitates a skilled workforce to meet increasing demands in scope, scale, and expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the current and future workforce needs within the regenerative medicine sector.
- To identify critical skill gaps in training programs for cell and gene therapy professionals.
Main Methods:
- The National Academies' Forum on Regenerative Medicine convened a Workforce Development Working Group.
- Discussions involved companies across various stages of product development (preclinical, clinical, post-approval) to assess workforce requirements.
Main Results:
- While technical skills are important, participants emphasized the significant oversight of soft skills in current training.
- Companies reported a need for professionals with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Conclusions:
- Training programs for the cell and gene therapy field must integrate soft skill development.
- Addressing these overlooked soft skills is crucial for building a competent and adaptable regenerative medicine workforce.
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