Making a career in life science sector in the UK

1. Making a Career in Life Science Sector in the UK ?
Facts That Can Drive You

2. Do you Know?
The demand for skilled life science professionals have
increased manifold in the UK in last two decades

3. Inspiring
Inspiring Facts
• The UK is a major exporter of Life Sciences products
and technologies.
• In 2008, UK exports of pharmaceuticals totalled
around £18 billion
• The UK exports of medical technologies amounted to
around £5.4 billion
• Approx 60% of total R&D investment in the UK
pharmaceutical sector was carried out by UK-owned
companies in 2008

4. Encouraging Statistics
• Global rankings suggest that the UK is second
only to the US in terms of the strength of its
universities
• The UK undertakes some 5% of the world’s
science, producing 9–11% of academic papers
• The UK Government uses a wide-range of
financial and non-financial policies and measures
to support Life Sciences.

5. Structure and Features of UK Life Science
Industry
Life Sciences industry comprises of three sectors -
• Pharmaceuticals
• medical technology and
• medical biotechnology
They together develop commercial markets for healthcare,
food and agriculture, environmental goods and services, and
chemicals

6. Where Lies The Opportunity
• UK continues to experience a shortage of people with the
relevant knowledge and expertise for a career in Life Sciences
• UK is undergoing significant social and demographic change.
These changes in population structure and lifestyle are likely
to affect future demand for health related products and
services

7. Type of Jobs You May Expect
• Clinical Research jobs
• Biostatistics and SAS Programmer jobs
• Medical Information jobs
• Medical Affairs jobs
• Regulatory Affairs jobs
• Regulatory Operations jobs

8. What Awaits You in Future
There are likely to be further technological changes and
advances in medical science.
It is important that you meet future healthcare needs and
improve the quality, delivery and cost-efficiency of healthcare
provision

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