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life sciences sector globally is growing at a spectacular
rate, and this is playing a major part in building the knowledge-based
pharmaceutical economy of the North East of England.
The
Region has attracted significant investment from five of
the major multinational pharmaceutical companies - Glaxo
Wellcome, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Pharmacia, BASF Pharmaceuticals
and Sanofi-Synthelabo, who have a combined employee total
of around 4,500 people.
High
quality sites, excellent water and utility supplies and
a prominent chemical and bio-pharmaceutical supply sector
provides the ideal platform for businesses looking to enter
the European market place.
As
a strong base for knowledge driven industry, and an Agency
dedicated to assisting potential investors from site search
through to start up, the North East of England has a lot
to offer life science companies.
To
find out more about the Region and investment opportunities
please contact
Jo Chexal at One NorthEast on (+44) 191 233 9217
Email jo.chexal@onenortheast.co.uk
www.onenortheast.co.uk
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