London is a global life sciences hub, with MedCity at the heart of its dynamic ecosystem. Established in 2014 as a partnership between the Mayor of London and leading universities, MedCity accelerates innovation, attracts investment, and connects academia, industry, and investors across London and the wider Golden Triangle.

London’s Life Sciences Landscape

MedCity serves as a gateway for companies establishing or expanding in London’s life sciences sector. In 2025, London continues to attract substantial investment, producing eight biotech unicorns since 2020 and solidifying its position as Europe’s leading city for high-value biotech firms. Lab and office space is expanding rapidly, with 6.2 million square feet of additional life sciences space projected by 2032.

Key Statistics

• London ranks number 1 in Europe and number 3 globally for life sciences innovation.

• Over 2,500 life sciences companies operate in London, 85% of them SMEs.

• Sector turnover reaches approximately £11.6 billion.

• About 75,000 science and medicine students enter London universities annually.

• The London Growth Plan aims to create 150,000+ jobs by 2028, including thousands in life sciences.

“London’s world-beating life sciences industry is a key pillar of our economy, creating thousands of highly skilled jobs, contributing billions of pounds to our economy, and improving our healthcare system.” Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

Why MedCity Matters

MedCity provides companies with access to funding, lab space, talent, and academic collaboration. With start-ups, scale-ups, and multinationals expanding in London, demand for skilled professionals across research, clinical operations, regulatory, and operational roles continues to rise.

Building Teams in a Thriving Sector

London’s expanding innovation districts and state-of-the-art lab infrastructure create abundant opportunities in advanced therapies, digital health, bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and more. While competition for senior talent is strong, it reflects the sector’s growth, making strategic recruitment essential for building high-performing teams. The city’s vibrant ecosystem, world-class research institutions, and ongoing investment create an ideal environment to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.

Finding the Right Talent with Kinetic

Kinetic connects companies with top talent across London’s life sciences sector. We specialise in biotech, medtech, digital health, and pharmaceutical recruitment, offering tailored strategies to support start-ups, scale-ups, and multinational expansions. Our Expertise Includes:

• Executive Leadership: CEO, CTO, COO, CCO, CRO, MD, VP/Head of R&D, Clinical Ops, Manufacturing & Strategy.

• Data & Digital Health: Data Scientists, Bioinformatics Specialists, Digital Health Managers

• Regulatory & Quality: Regulatory, QA/QC, Compliance

• Clinical Ops & R&D: Clinical Ops Managers, R&D Scientists, Lab Managers

• Manufacturing & Production: Biopharma Production, Advanced therapies, Supply chain

• Commercial, Marketing & Sales: Account managers, Business Development, Marketing Manager/Director, Brand Manager, Product Managers, Commercial Sales

Looking to strengthen your team in the UK? Partner with Kinetic and experience a recruitment process that delivers results, ensures quality, and supports your strategic growth. Let’s build your workforce for tomorrow, today: [email protected]