“The Life Sciences Scotland Industry Leadership Group, welcomes the intent of the UK Governments Technical paper dated 6th Aug. It is hugely important that patient safety, continuity of supply of medicines and an understanding of how business can operate in the coming years is communicated such that planning can continue. The Industry Leadership Group maintains its previously communicated position that for the Scottish Life Sciences...
With so much gloom hanging over the uncertainty of the post-Brexit economic future, it’s easy to lose sight of the many success stories unfolding here. One prime example is Scotland’s thriving life sciences sector where expanding technology and research businesses are proving to be a hot spot for indigenous and international investment. Scotland is an ideal location for a strong global life sciences industry, ranking...
The boss of Britain’s biggest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline, has urged the government to sign a two-year transition deal by April to ensure the industry can cope with the impact of Brexit. Emma Walmsley, GSK’s chief executive, said the tight deadline was key to giving businesses the clarity needed to invest. “The most important thing is that we get a transition period of at least two years,...
I am writing on behalf of Life Sciences Scotland, the Industry Leadership group for Life Sciences in Scotland, to outline the critical areas we believe need to be addressed as the UK negotiates its exit from the European Union. The Scottish life sciences sector employs 37,000 people across some 700 organisations. Companies in the sector contribute more than £4.2bn turnover and about £2bn gross value...
After 6 years as Chair of the Industry Leadership Group for Life Sciences in Scotland, Dave Tudor is stepping down. Dave took over in 2016 from John Brown and has worked tirelessly to align and connect all parts of the life sciences sector to deliver against the ambitious targets set out in the strategy, to increase the industry contribution to the Scottish economy to £8bn...
A new fellowship aims to identify strengths and opportunities within the animal health, agritech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland. Fellow Dr Jenna Bowen, from SRUC, will survey the AAA industry to create an inventory of what currently exists – including key companies, research centres and academic partners. She will then identify competitive strengths and opportunities and create promotional materials to raise awareness of the...
Mark Cook, Medtronic Mark Cook is co-Chair of the ILG and continues to support decision making for non-medicine technologies through membership of the Scottish Health Technology Group Council. Mark has spent 25 years in roles within the health sector including biologicals/pharmaceuticals, medical technology and consultancy. His current role within Medtronic includes determining the direction in areas such as strategy, government relations policy plus working specifically...
What you need to know about the regulation of medical devices in the UK if we leave the EU with no deal. Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed. However a responsible government must plan for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. We are continuing with our no deal planning to ensure we are fully prepared. This guidance...
Europe is a key market for Arrayjet, a specialist biological inkjet printing company based near Edinburgh. Get insights on the company’s export tactics and why Arrayjet is keen to develop its European markets. Arrayjet is a specialist biological inkjet printing company based at the Midlothian Innovation Centre in Roslin, near Edinburgh. The Scottish company is committed to developing its European markets, regardless of how Brexit...
Ronnie Palin – Key Sector Manager – Life and Chemical Sciences, Skills Development Scotland There are a series of reasons why skills are considered a key issue for companies in Scotland’s Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences sectors. Remaining competitive and productive in these sectors requires a highly skilled workforce that can achieve innovation whilst maintaining operational excellence. When considered against the backdrop of issues ranging...