Health and Wellbeing

In Emilia-Romagna, health and wellbeing form a system that encompasses
highly specialised industrial sectors and centres of excellence in production
and research, alongside a comprehensive network of healthcare services
featuring attractive, specialised hospitals that are also active in clinical trials.
The region is also home to centres of excellence recognised by the Italian
Ministry of Health (IRCCS) in fields such as orthopaedics, neurology,
oncology and cancer treatment.

THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER HIGH-SKILLS JOBS

Specialist doctor HARD TO FIND
A specialist doctor is a physician who, after graduating and obtaining his or her licence to practise, has completed a postgraduate specialisation in a specific field of medicine. He or she has in-depth theoretical and practical expertise in that field, setting him or her apart from a general practitioner.

Pharmacist
A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who is an expert in medicines and health products. He or she is responsible for the preparation, control and correct dispensing of medicines, and provides advice on their use, dosage and side effects.

Medical sales representative HARD TO FIND
A medical sales representative (MSR), often also referred to as a pharmaceutical sales representative (PSR), is a specialist professional who acts as an intermediary between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals.

Optician
An optician is a qualified technical professional who is responsible for the manufacture, fitting and sale of visual aids for the correction of vision defects.

Physiotherapist HARD TO FIND
A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who specialises in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from congenital or acquired conditions or dysfunctions affecting the musculoskeletal, neurological and visceral systems.

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

THE 6 MOST SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS

HR management
Time management
Knowledge of office software
Teamwork
Computer skills
Fluency of ideas

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

Connect with leaders in innovation

From thematics hubs to the High Technology Network laboratories,
through to the Clust-ER networks, startups and services for attracting
investment: here you will find the resources you need to navigate the
regional research and innovation system in the field of health and wellbeing.