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Case study
Company
Company A
Company B
Key function
HQ
Innovation
Logistics
Production
R&D
CDMO
We selected two large life sciences companies (one MNC and the
other domestic). We looked at the distribution and function of
their operations to produce several insights.
Taizhou set up China's first state-level medical hi-tech
industry park in 2009. As the market developed and evolved,
the YRD region has become a leader in the biomedical
industry and a hot spot for many MNCs and domestic firms
setting up R&D centres and manufacturing bases.
National and regional HQs are usually located in first-tier or
home cities, especially Shanghai where many MNCs are
headquartered; R&D, testing and manufacturing bases are
usually located in satellite or lower-tier cities.
Large, mature companies tend to outsource some services
and focus resources and business on R&D.
Aside from the typical factors such as local policies, natural
environment and costs, other considerations such as talent
and local educational resources are essential in attracting
companies as they are a key factor in future innovative
potential. It is also important to assign operations based on
the unique strengths of a particular locality, for example,
Beijing would be a good location for administrative functions
and Hangzhou would be ideal for setting up a digital
healthcare division.
Nanjing
Beijing
Source: Company websites, Savills Research
*Only including locations disclosed on company websites
Taizhou
Changzhou
Wuxi
Tianjin.
Jiangsu
Sichuan
Huber
Shanghai
Zhejiang
Guangdong
Suzhou
Nantong
China Life Sciences – 2022
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