Life Sciences
The Life Sciences industry in the UK is highly innovative and dynamic – it is growing faster than the economy as a whole and is a key source of high-skill, high-tech jobs. Pharmaceuticals, medical biotechnology and medical technology sectors together comprise around 4,500 firms, employing 165,000 staff, with an R&D spend of nearly £5bn and an annual turnover of over £50bn. The industry has seen export growth of 31% between 2008 and 2011.
The UK attracts almost 10 per cent of the world’s pharmaceutical R&D funding and is acknowledged as the gateway to Europe.
The UK Life Sciences sector is renowned around the world for outstanding partnership, connectivity and opportunity, which creates world leading innovation and creativity to fuel commercial success. More
Business opportunities in Life Sciences
23 May 2013 Taiwan - Panellists required for Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) 2013
23 May 2013 Ghana - Procurement of anti-retroviral medicines
23 May 2013 Senegal – Supply of medical consumables and equipment
23 May 2013 Tunisia - Pharmaceuticals – raw materials and ingredients
22 May 2013 Japan – Technology alliance partners for reinforcement agent for animals’ immune system
Life Sciences contacts
Matt Newman
Email: matt.newman@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
Contact the: Life Sciences International Trade Advisers and Sector Specialists
Download the Life Sciences Organisation Chart(PDF)
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