Life science specialist manufacturing in Scotland
Scotland is one of the few areas of the UK that can boast a thriving specialist manufacturing cluster. A biomanufacturing community that employs around 4000 people is supported by renowned research and technology, as well as by well developed collaborations between industry, academia and Government.
The vibrant life sciences manufacturing community in Scotland comprises some of the world’s largest biomanufacturing groups, as well as smaller, home-grown companies
The advantages of specialist manufacturing in Scotland
Scotland can offer a wide range of manufacturing sites and science and technology parks, all suited to the needs of life sciences organisations. One such example is Biocampus, a dedicated national biomanufacturing centre supporting companies involved in the specialist manufacture of next generation biotechnology related products.
Other specialist manufacturing benefits that Scotland can offer include:
- World-class researchers at Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt universities, both of which have dedicated bio-processing departments.
- A strong specialist life sciences manufacturing network, driven and led by key industry representatives, and supported by Scottish Enterprise.
- Focused, industry-led training initiatives to increase specific specialist life sciences manufacturing skills.
- The logistics required to transport products worldwide already being in place.
Specialist manufacturing infrastructure, support and opportunities
The Scottish specialist manufacturing community comprises over 26 organisations including dedicated contract manufacturers, specialist service providers and others offering a combination of services.
- The opportunity exists for collaboration with other companies within a well-developed support network of specialist manufacturing activity.
- First-rate facilities enable companies to locate and start production in Scotland quickly and easily, potentially avoiding negative cost implications.
- The Scottish life sciences industry offers the chance to take advantage of the global growth in clinical trials manufacturing for therapeutics.
- Scotland is well placed to attract some of the worldwide increase in demand for manufacturing capacity.
- Scotland has the infrastructure to support drug development through the clinical trials to commercial manufacture.
The specialist life sciences manufacturing sector continues to grow, as do other life science sectors in Scotland SDI offers a wide range of services for specialist manufacturing companies looking to locate, partner, invest or expand in Scotland. Contact us for more information about the support we offer specialist manufacturing in Scotland.