Investment
Investment potential and opportunities in pharmaceuticals in Scotland
The pharmaceuticals sector in Scotland is ripe for investment. A mature industry, fully formed infrastructure and a skilled workforce are just some of the benefits which attract pharmaceuticals investment in Scotland.
Positive relationships between academia, industry and the public sector help underpin Scotland’s strengths in this sector, and actively encourage investors to capitalise on our country’s rich pharmaceuticals resource.
Investing in Scotland means joining a successful chemicals community that includes some of the world’s leading companies and is home to a vibrant academic sector with chemicals expertise.
Of the 18 manufacturers that make up the Scottish pharmaceuticals sector, 10 are inward investors. A further six companies operate across several chemicals sectors.
Our relationship with pharmaceuticals companies does not end when they set up operations. Our chemicals sector team offers a range of services to companies looking to invest in Scotland, including:
- General business and chemicals-specific advice
- Access to specialist expertise
- Market information relating to the chemicals industry in Scotland
- Financial assistance
- Information on business location and staff recruitment