Sunderland pharmaceutical manufacturer Onyx Scientific creates new jobs as part of £1.5m investment
A city global pharmaceutical manufacturer is creating new jobs as part of a “brilliant” £1.5m expansion to its facilities.
Onyx Scientific, based at Wayfarer Road, near Southwick, Sunderland, will increase its workforce by nine as its adds four manufacturing suites to its capacity.
The company, which is home to accredited laboratories for the manufacture of clinical trial materials, also has “plans to increase further in the near future”.
Onyx Scientific commercial director Chris Atherton said: “Onyx has a long and proud history in Sunderland and I am thrilled that our next stage of growth will take place here.
“Our pipeline of commercial clients is strong and we’re ready to invest in the facilities and people needed to support it.”
Councillor James Jackson, the portfolio holder for housing, business and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, welcomed the announcement, adding: “It is brilliant to see this investment into Sunderland from Onyx Scientific.”