Biomedical Park Arises from Former Pharmaceutical Site

The new Charnwood Biomedical Campus near Loughborough played host to a visit by Life Sciences Minister George Freeman MP last month, where he witnessed its current transformation from a world-class pharmaceutical facility into a science and technology park. Anchor tenant Almac Group, is upgrading the former 70 acre AstraZeneca site into office and laboratory space, analytical testing, formulation development and small and large scale manufacturing facilities.

The Minister’s visit coincided with the publication of a new report, ‘Transforming Life Sciences Sites – a toolkit for action’ by a group of senior stakeholders from across the UK. Senior Almac representatives also presented further detail on their projected £16 million investment in facilities on the site that will see the creation of approximately 180 jobs in the next 5 years.

“Converting the site at Charnwood to a new cutting edge life-sciences facility is a huge success story for Loughborough and the Midlands Engine. Almac’s decision to invest in the UK underscores the region’s reputation in life sciences and will protect the local talent and expertise to help drive economic growth and improve healthcare for all,” George Freeman said.

Gosia Khrais, Commercial and Marketing Director for Charnwood Campus commented: “We really appreciate the Minister’s interest in our progress at Charnwood Campus. We have transformed and recommissioned these remarkable facilities and with the support of our local partners and MP Nicky Morgan, we have now created the kind of campus where larger innovative companies such as Almac can thrive.”

Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan added: “I’d like to thank George for coming to visit Loughborough and the wonderful Charnwood Campus. The developments at the Campus are extremely exciting and it was great to hear that new jobs are being created as a result of Almac’s investment in the site. I know that George was impressed by the plans and he is looking forward to seeing Charnwood Campus develop as a world class site for life science companies.”