A Chinese pharmaceutical giant which is led by a billionaire is to create 174 jobs in Liverpool after securing a £151m boost.
Pharmaron is to substantially grow its operations at Estuary Commerce Park after being named as one of the beneficiaries of the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants backed by the government and private investment.
The company will now increase its production capacity for critical gene therapy and vaccine components four-fold and secure a further 156 roles.