Life Sciences Advisory Board

LiSAB is a joint industry, enterprise and government strategy team that plays a crucial role in ensuring Scotland has the best possible environment for fledgling technologies and established players alike. It fosters support and discussion between key players in the life sciences sector and those responsible for government policy-making at the very highest level.

LiSAB has a very active remit; to develop and drive overall life sciences strategy in Scotland; developing an environment where ingenuity and innovation can create jobs and wealth for Scotland, as well as genuine benefits for the global community.

LiSAB consists of representatives across the spectrum of the life science community: CEOs and senior managers from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics companies; research organisations; Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Scottish Government, Universities and the NHS.

LiSAB's remit is:

• To set the overall strategy for the growth of the Life Sciences sector in Scotland.

• To advise Ministers, government, Scottish Enterprise, HIE and the wider public sector on key issues the industry is facing, both in Scotland and internationally.

• To advise on the deliverables that will help the Life Sciences industry to fulfil its growth potential.

Life Sciences Advisory Board members