Locate in Leeds - Business Sectors
Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:
- Medical devices & equipment
Medical devices & equipment
Key Reasons:
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest in the UK, treating a million patients a year with a budget of £873 million. St James`s University Hospital, part of the Trust, is the largest teaching hospital in Europe and houses the landmark £220 million Yorkshire Cancer Centre, the largest of its kind in Europe.
Leeds is home to one of the highest concentrations of healthcare technology companies in the UK, with over 100 companies specialising in medical devices, health-related biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Close to 3,500 people are employed in the sector in Leeds, providing a range of key services and products to the 56 large hospitals in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Medilink (Yorkshire & Humber) Ltd acts as a gateway for national and international clients interested in developing commercial, research or clinical relationships with the region`s medical technology companies, hospitals and universities.
The Enterprise & Innovation Office (www.enterprise.leeds.ac.uk) at the University of Leeds works with public and private sector partners to commercialise research and innovation in the field of healthcare and medical technology. The University of Leeds is also home to the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Centre of Industrial Collaboration and the Particles Centre of Industrial Collaboration.
Sub-Sectors:
Healthcare technology, pharmaceuticals, health servicesSkills:
Skill Area: Medical sales executiveSkill Salary: Up to £35,000
Skill Area: Administrator
Skill Salary: Up to £20,000
Skill Area: Team manager/ leader
Skill Salary: Up to £65,000
Sector Companies:
Surgical Innovations, Brandon Medical, Tissuemed, Xiros, Medasil, Photopharmica, Tissue Regenix, Synoptix, Avacta, DePuy, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustMain Business Functions
- Back office/ administration centres/ shared service centres
- Headquarters/ regional offices
- Business services/ offices
- Advanced manufacturing
