RUSSIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: THE IMPACT OF PERSONNEL SHORTAGE ON COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT

The article considers the problem of shortage of qualified personnel in the pharmaceutical industry of Russia caused by growing demands for availability and innovation in the field of drug provision. The influence of historical changes that began in the 90s on the staffing of pharmaceutical enterprises is analyzed, including the consequences of privatization and lack of funding for the industry. The state policy measures aimed at supporting the formation of human resources are discussed, including cooperation with universities and targeted training programs. The article emphasizes the need to improve the interaction between educational institutions and manufacturers, as well as the implementation of a number of measures, such as mentoring of students by real pharmaceutical production, updating of internship programs and additional state funding for programs for narrow specialization of pharmacists, in order to increase the attractiveness of the profession and ensure stability in the pharmaceutical market of Russia. It is substantiated that solving the problem of shortage of specialists is critically important for ensuring drug safety of the country, as well as for the development and competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector in the conditions of the modern market.