Efforts to support talent attraction and retention

In Skåne’s fast-moving, R&D-rich environment, top talent is the driving force behind innovation and competitiveness. At Medicon Village, we create the right conditions for people to thrive, companies to grow, and expertise to stay in the region.

Our key initiatives:

  • Opinion formation to strengthen the regional and national conditions for competence development, talent attraction and retention. As an example you can read our commentary article published on the Nordic Life Science website: There is no science without talent (16 September, 2025).
  • Matchmaking – connecting jobseekers and employers, from promoting open positions on our website and on LinkedIn to the annual Career Day Life Science – a full day of networking, insights, opportunities, and more.
  • Training – operator training programmes in partnership with Komvux Malmö, the South Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Medeon, and regional industry partners.
  • Inspiring future talent – project-based coaching and career talks for students at Lund’s upper secondary school Katedralskolan (read more).
  • Professional networks – platforms for experienced professionals to exchange strategic knowledge, mentor peers, and stay updated.
  • International talent – through the EU Interreg financed Cross-Border Talent Bridge initiative, we help attract and integrate global expertise with cross-border career events, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.
  • Community vibe – by combining after works with art exhibitions, Family Days, and more, we strive to make our science park into a vibrant meeting point, tailored for those who want more than just four walls.

By combining job promotion, training, mentoring, and international collaboration, we build a stronger life science workforce – ready to turn research into impact.

Top picks for job seekers in the region

We’ve compiled a selection of links to upcoming events and other resources that may be of interest to you if you are looking to learn more about how to establish yourself in the Medicon Valley labour market:

Upcoming:

 

  • Workplace Culture in Sweden and Denmark, 8 October, Lund
    Looking for work in both southern Sweden and Denmark can greatly expand your opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore the cultural values of these neighboring countries — and how their different approaches to work, communication, and collaboration can help you navigate professional life across the Öresund region.
    Organiser: International Citizen Hub Lund
  • AI, Ethics, and Society AIES Conference, 12-14 October, Malmö
    Organiser: AAAI; ACM
  • Biocompatibility Insights 2026, 12-14 October, Lund
    Explore the Science Behind the Regulations: Emerging Trends and Clinical Realities.
    Organiser: Veranex
  • Understanding the Swedish pension system, 13 October, Lund
    Understanding the Swedish pension system.
    Organiser: International newcomer information (online)
  • MVIC Symposium 2026, 21 October, Lund
    MVIC Symposium 2026 – Advancing the Development of Inhaled Medicines, is a one-and-a-half-day symposium. The program focuses on scientific progress and news within the field of inhaled pharmaceutical products. MVIC Symposium is a yearly event in October which normally gathers about 120 delegates from different counties. It is possible to register as a regular delegate or as a sponsor delegate. As a sponsor, you will get a spot in our exhibition area. Read more about our different levels of sponsorship at our website. MVIC Symposium also has a poster exhibition for scientific posters. In the evening of the first day of the Symposium, all delegates are welcome to the complementary Symposium dinner, which is an enjoyable way to network. MVIC Symposium 2026 takes place at Medicon Village in Lund, Sweden, October 21-22. The presentations are given in English. The lunches and the Symposium dinner are included in the price. Learn more and register at our website.
    Organiser: MVIC
  • Immunity by design: in-vivo immune cell engineering conference, 22 October, Lund
    Filipe Pereira’s research group at LSCC will host the Immunity by Design: In Vivo Immune Cell Engineering Conference on 22-23 October 2026. Co-organised by Filipe Pereira, William Nyberg (Karolinska Institute) and Alexandra Teleki (Uppsala University), Immunity by Design will cover immune engineering and immune cell therapy, synthetic immunology, delivery technologies, and translational research with insights from industry.By bringing together key players from academia, healthcare and industry, Immunity by Design will be a networking opportunity for all career stages. Join the LSCC community for this exciting international event!

    Organiser: Co-organized by Filipe Pereira, William Nyberg (Karolinska Institute) and Alexandra Teleki (Uppsala University)

Looking for a new job? Check out the listing of Open Positions on our website.

For more information, contact: