Pfizer continues to search for CROs to occupy a UK site but the local council is disappointed by the lack of governmental action.
By the end of 2012 Pfizer plans to exit the Sandwich, UK site, affecting 2,400 employees and 900 onsite contractors. Another 10,000 jobs are under threat at other local businesses and the council hopes Pfizer can avoid adding to this by moving staff to contract research organisations (CRO).
“Pfizer is progressing commercially confidential negotiations with potential CROs and exploring the potential for small spin-out companies to develop from the site which could potentially involve a few people”, said the Sandwich Economic Development Task Force .
