A few months ago, I had the privilege of discussing Sweden’s job market with international talent, including at a Career Day event for 180 Master's students and early career researchers exploring life science opportunities. About two-thirds of attendees were not from Sweden, underscoring the attractiveness of the field for global talent. According to Vinnova, in 2022, 23% of life science employees in Sweden were foreign-born – myself included, as a Singaporean based here since 2009.
We desire talent to come here, but are we genuinely welcoming them?
Sweden faces significant challenges in creating a truly inclusive environment that makes international professionals feel welcome, valued, and able to build meaningful careers, writes Sarah Lidé in a column.
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