Scientific research and development
Employers of scientists include: large industrial firms; small to medium-sized enterprises; university departments; healthcare providers; research councils; think tanks; intergovernmental organisations such as the UN; non-governmental organisations such as Greenpeace; research institutes funded by charities such as Cancer Research; and government agencies. Here are the top ten employers in the sector.
Head to the overall UK 300 rankings page to see the top 300 employers in full and find out more about the Cibyl Graduate Research survey.
sector winner
Cancer Research UK
Charity, public & civil service +8
1
1
AstraZeneca
HR & recruitment +28
2
1
Pfizer
Science, R&D, food industry +9
3
GSK
Science, R&D, food industry +9
4
STFC
Science, R&D, food industry +9
5
11
Ministry of Defence
Charity, public & civil service +10
6
Johnson & Johnson
Engineering +8
7
2
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Science, R&D, food industry +9
8
2
Boots
Retail, business & commercial services
9
2
Roche
Science, R&D, food industry +4
10
1
Top ranked employers by sector
Accounting and financial managementBanking, insurance and financial servicesConstruction, civil engineering and surveyingConsultingConsumer goods – manufacturing and marketingEnergy and utilitiesEngineering, design and manufacturingIT and technologyInvestment banking and investmentLaw - solicitorsLogistics, transport and supply chainMedia and advertisingPublic sectorRetailScientific research and development