The UK’s place as a global leader in life sciences is there for the taking. This Spotlight podcast from The New Statesman explores strategies for achieving that goal. The podcast also discusses findings from @PwC’s Life Sciences Future50 report, which profiles up-and-coming UK companies that are advancing innovation in biopharmaceuticals, advanced diagnostics, medical technology and more. https://pwcuk.smh.re/iZQ But achieving life sciences superpower status will require more investment. There’s also the challenge of scaling—not just helping life sciences companies to get bigger, but also helping them to grow their products to have a meaningful impact on society. The UK BioIndustry Association has estimated that, over the next three to five years, we probably need about £10–15 billion to help such companies scale. One of the UK’s advantages is that we already have global leaders like AstraZeneca, GSK and Smith & Nephew. With the right level of funding, we can build the UK’s life sciences sector into a global superpower. I’m joined on the podcast by Chi Onwurah, Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and Stephen Aherne, Life Sciences Leader at PwC UK. Learn more by listening to the Spotlight podcast now. #LifeScienceFuture50 #LifeSciences #Science #Pharmaceutical #Investment #Equities #Funding #BIA https://pwcuk.smh.re/iZQ
Thanks for taking part Dan, there were some great insights from you and Chi.
Thought provoking- as always- great work.
Good work Daniel Mahony -
Awesome Daniel Mahony - let's catch up!
Well done Dan!!
Absolutely right.
Co-Founder Innovatrix Capital Ltd
3moThe emergence of risk transfer solutions such as parametric insurance, for clinical trial failure or termination will no doubt enhance the investment story esp for smaller pharma by mitigating the downside risk, reducing the cost of capital and also improving valuations and so improve the attractiveness of the sector for a broader range of investors