Health & Life Sciences passion
Health and Life Sciences companies that share our passion for research and discovery will be impressed by the quality and quantity of world-class R&D that is conducted here. Our schools, colleges and universities are working alongside multinationals and start-ups to build an exceptional talent pool.
Surrey Is a Vibrant hub of leading Life Science Companies
Pfizer, GSK, UCB, Astellas Pharma and over 350 other life science sector companies call Surrey their home, making the region a key location for everything from bio-tech, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.
Health Sector Companies Choose Surrey
Surrey has the highest number of health related companies in the South East of England, creating £2.7Bn GVA
Surrey Health & Life Sciences Sector in numbers
population employed in the Health sector
population employed in Professional, scientific & technical services
population Employed In Professional or associate occupations
businesses in Professional, scientific & technical services
£2.7bn Gross Value Added
Surrey's Health Sector Clusters
Pharma
Pharma
Surrey and the South East of England account for 24% of all UK pharma activity making it the largest hub in England. Surrey has the 2nd highest number of Health-related businesses in the UK (outside of London) and contributes over £2.7b GVA to the UK economy. One in five of the world’s biggest-selling prescription drugs were developed in the UK.
Access to talent is plentiful in Surrey, through our 4 Universities, educating the future workforce of the pharmaceutical profession.
Surrey is proudly home to
Pfizer
GSK
Sandoz
UCB
Astellas Pharma
Vifor Pharma
Med-Tech
Med-Tech
Surrey and the South East of England account for 23% of all Bioscience and Health technology companies in the UK. Surrey has the 2nd highest number of Health-related businesses in the UK (outside of London) and contributes over £2.7b GVA to the UK economy. Regionally, employment in the Biopharma sector is concentrated in the South East, East of England.
Surrey and the South East contains the largest population of life sciences industry jobs with a total employment of 64,800 (24%).
Access to talent is plentiful in Surrey, through our 4 Universities, educating the future workforce of the med-tech profession.
Surrey is proudly home to
GlucoRX
Alcon
Novacyt
Ottobock
PolarSeal
4titude, By Azenta Life Sciences
Animal Health
Animal Health
Surrey is nationally recognised as the leading contributor for animal health in the UK. With its perfect blend of industry leading public, private and academia, Surrey was classified as a ‘high potential opportunity’ for international investors.
Many national and international research agencies call Surrey home include the Pirbright Institute, a world-leading centre for preventing and controlling livestock disease, the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, and the UK Governments Animal and Plant Health Agency
Surrey and the South East contains the largest population of life sciences industry jobs with a total employment of 64,800 (24%).
Surrey is proudly home to
Zoetis
Pirbright Institute
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Hill's Pet Nutrition
vHive
Surrey's Life Sciences Research Centres
Surrey Is Proudly Home To
Pfizer
Glaxo Smithkline
UCB Pharma
Astellas
Vifor Pharma
Nuffield Health
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Zoetis
Animal & Plant Health Agency
Sandoz
How Can We Help?
Invest in Surrey, provides free, bespoke and confidential support to Health & Life Science companies looking to relocate to or expand in the region. To find out more about how Invest in Surrey can help de-risk your business investment in Surrey, get in touch with the team today.
EMAIL: investinsurrey@surreycc.gov.uk