Life sciences and biotechnology
Hundreds of people are employed in life sciences in Stockton-on-Tees and thousands more in the health and care industries.
Existing research and development and biotechnology businesses form part of an emerging life sciences group in the region with a commitment to the development of this sector.
Companies based in Stockton-on-Tees
Internationally recognised companies such as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies invest heavily in the area, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Cambridge Research Biochemicals.
MAC Clinical Research (MAC) is one of Europe's largest contract research organisations and a UK provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Their clinical research centre based in central Stockton focuses on pharmacodynamic modelling to investigate symptoms of disease under controlled laboratory conditions.
Expertise in the area comes from organisations including:
- Centre for Process Innovation
- NEPIC
- National Biologics Manufacturing Centre
- National Horizons Centre
- the new Healthcare Futures Clinic
- the region's universities and NHS facilities
World class research and development
Cambridge Research Biochemicals is a leading independent producer of custom-made peptide and antibody tools based at Belasis Business Park, Billingham. Their tools are used in medical research including drug discovery and disease research.
XL Precision Technologies Ltd is based in Stockton and specialises in the manufacture of precision micro-components for the medical industry. After years of growth and investment a second facility was opened in the USA in 2016. Diverse machining capabilities include laser technology, 3D printing in metals and electrical discharge machining (EDM) wire and sink.
The region and country will benefit from the world class research and development taking place in Stockton-on-Tees. Continued investment into the industry will continue to attract global life science businesses and help existing businesses grow.
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