How do scientists really advance their careers? And what trends will impact scientists in biotech over the next decade?

I’m on a professional advancement advisory committee helping advise a NFP on workforce development as it relates to pharmaceutical science, especially trends in the pharma industry and its talent pipelines that impact demand for specific skills and jobs. The focus is geared toward mid-to-late career.

Is there any specific workforce-development programming that you would find more useful/practical for career advancement? The market is obviously not in a great place right now, but what is the labor market for pharma scientists going to look like in 1, 3, 5, or 10 years? How much of an impact will AI have? What about the geopolitical landscape? Everything is hypothetical, but I am just looking for any added insight! TIA!