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Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:

• Biotechnology

• Aerospace

• ICT (information and communications technologies)

• Environmental technology

• Automotive & automotive components

• Professional services

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Biotechnology

Key Reasons:

The West Midlands is internationally recognised for its expertise in medical and healthcare technologies.

Warwickshire (together with Coventry & Solihull in the sub-region) comprises over 460 companies involved within the medical and healthcare sector. The sub-region has expertise and growing recognition in medical analysis, simulation and modelling, and strong academic research in medical technology and clinical studies.

There are emerging clusters of design, bio-pharmaceutical and electronics companies across Warwickshire and the sub-region, and the area has significant strengths in R&D and assistive technologies.

Sub-Sectors:

Digital and virtual healthcare, electronics pharmaceutical, assistive technologies, R&D, device manufacture, medical technology.

Skills:

Skill Area: Scientist
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000

Skill Area: Research and development manager
Skill Salary: Up to £30,000

Skill Area: Medical sales executive
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000

Sector Companies:

McKesson, Alliance Medical, Smith & Nephew, DCA Design International and Warwick Sasco Ltd

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Main Business Functions

• Headquarters/ regional offices
• Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Business services/ offices
• Research & development