Liverpool City Region is a UK government Health and Life Sciences Investment Zone, as well as being formally recognises as a leading hub for vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing.
Discover unparalleled opportunities within Liverpool City Region, boasting one of Europe’s largest concentrations of biomanufacturing and pharma clusters. Here, global brands pioneer world-class solutions, from ground-breaking clinical research to large-scale production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics.
Highlights of our thriving ecosystem include:
- Europe’s largest biomanufacturing cluster
- Leading UK hub for vaccine discovery, development, and manufacturing, recognised by the UK government
- Highest number of specialist hospitals outside of London
- Home to the UK Centre for Tropical and Infectious Prevention and Control
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Innovation thrives within our facilities and partnerships
Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, a renowned academic and clinical campus housing influential players in science, health, and medtech, including the northern headquarters of the Royal College of Physicians.
Collaboration between Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the University of Liverpool, fostering the UK’s largest concentration of translational public sector research into infectious diseases.
The Pandemic Institute, launched in 2021, accelerates responses to emerging infections and future pandemic threats.
The iiCON consortium, a nexus for infection innovation R&D, uniting academia, NHS, and industry.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Sci-Tech Daresbury, featuring IBM’s Supercomputer and The Hartree Centre, offering cutting-edge digital technologies and expertise in AI and Quantum specialties.
The Digital Innovation Facility, supporting tech companies with collaborative solutions in robotics, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and more.
Liverpool City Region has been designated by the UK government as an investment zone dedicated to Health & Life Sciences since Summer 2023, affirming its status as a premier destination for innovation.
One of the top regions for life sciences employment
The North West of England ranks among the top three regions for life sciences employment, bolstered by prestigious research institutions and universities such as the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. These institutions drive cutting-edge research in genetics, biochemistry, and pharmaceuticals, fostering a culture of collaboration between academia and the private sector.
While comparative roles may offer slightly lower salaries on average compared to the Golden Triangle, with the average scientist’s salary in Liverpool City Region around £35k compared to £41.5k in the Golden Triangle, the region’s vibrant ecosystem and unparalleled opportunities make it an attractive destination for forward-thinking investors.
Whether it’s access to a thriving hub of culture, world-leading innovators, or cutting-edge facilities, you’ll find it all here
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