Jobs set to be created as life science consultancy opens research centre in Birmingham
Cambridge Healthcare Research, a life sciences consultancy, has selected Birmingham for its new Research Centre of Excellence.
The facility, located in The Lewis Building in the city centre, is set to create up to 40 research analyst roles by the end of 2025.
The centre was officially opened by Councillor John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council.
Focusing on strategic research projects for UK and international clients in the life sciences sector, this marks the company’s first office outside Cambridge and London.
Birmingham’s thriving life sciences sector includes a population of 4.7m, four medical schools, and the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMTHIA), which recently secured £4m in funding for 2025/26.
The development of the 210-hectare Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) further strengthens the region’s position in diagnostics, digital healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
Matteo Perucchini, CEO at Cambridge Healthcare Research said: “Combining a deep STEM talent pool, unrivalled connectivity and affordable office space, Birmingham ticked all our boxes when it came to selecting a location for our first office outside of the traditional life sciences ‘golden triangle’. We’re looking forward to contributing to the rise of the West Midlands’ life sciences ecosystem while delivering exceptional research projects for our clients from our new Birmingham base.”
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) supported the investment.
Councillor John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council said: “From companies advancing pioneering drug development to manufacturers of next-generation medical devices, Birmingham has established a reputation as an attractive destination for life sciences-focused occupiers. As the region’s vision for Birmingham Knowledge Quarter gathers pace, its offer to healthcare innovators will strengthen even further, with companies like Cambridge Healthcare Research exemplifying the innovation taking place here. It’s brilliant to be welcoming another new and enterprising company to our city, which will help boost the economy and create jobs for local people.”
