by Hollie Hastings | Mar 8, 2018 | biopharma, Career, Industry, Irish Market, Jobs in Ireland, Medical Technology, Science, Medical and Pharma
The attractiveness of the Midwest as a region to set up a world class manufacturing operation and source top talent across a range of roles was further endorsed this week with the announcement from Edwards Lifesciences to set up a European manufacturing site in Shannon with the creation of 60 jobs initially and further ramping up to 600 employees by 2020. Director of Collins McNicholas, Michelle Murphy, commented, “This is indeed a truly exciting announcement for the region and for the country overall as it puts Ireland firmly on the world stage in attracting foreign direct investment so when a global leader in patient-focused innovations announces such an investment in the country, and in particular in the Midwestern region, we have a lot to be proud about. This comes just weeks after the announcement by Jaguar Land Rover that they too are investing in the region to create a development centre to be based in Shannon and construction is very much underway at present.” Collins McNicholas’ team in Limerick are delighted to partner with Edwards Lifesciences on this exciting new development and are looking forward to working closely with them as they grow their presence in Ireland. For information on opportunities and vacancies please contact one of our specialist recruitment consultants on 061 512278 or follow the link below. Apply Now March 5, 2018 – Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today announced that the company, headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, has chosen the Mid-West of Ireland for the location of a new plant to manufacture delivery components for its transcatheter heart valve therapies. This new addition to Edwards’ global supply network, which includes a similar existing facility in the United States, will initially be configured to support the manufacturing of therapies that enable minimally invasive procedures on patients’ aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves, where open heart surgery would previously have been the norm. “Today is a wonderful day as we mark this very significant regional investment. The arrival of Edwards Lifesciences is a vote of confidence in the Mid-West region as a destination for high-end medical technology manufacturers,” said Minister Heather Humphreys. “It will provide even more opportunities for local residents and communities to grow and thrive. My department, through the IDA, is committed to supporting Edwards as it establishes operations in Ireland and as the company continues to develop its innovative heart valve technologies.” Added Pat Breen, Minister of State and TD for Clare, “On behalf of everyone in the Mid-West, I would like warmly welcome Edwards Lifesciences to the region. Their presence here serves to highlight the attractiveness of the region as a destination for progressive, innovation-driven companies. I would like to wish Edwards well in their future operations and assure them of our ongoing support.” Edwards is planning to hire approximately 60 people this year in various functions, such as production staff, engineering and professional management, to work at its initial site located in the Shannon Free Zone. The company plans to complete a new, purpose-built manufacturing facility in the Mid-West of Ireland in 2020. Once the facility is fully operational, the company expects it will employ approximately 600 people. Edwards’ investment in the project is expected to amount to approximately €80 million. “The addition of a manufacturing location in Ireland is an element of Edwards’ global supply strategy to support future growth and reliability of supply, and continues the growth in employment Edwards has experienced both in the United States and around the world,” said Joe Nuzzolese, Edwards’ corporate vice president, global supply chain. “Choosing this location included many considerations, but an important one is a talented workforce with experience in medical technology. We look forward to becoming an integral part of the local community through engagement and philanthropic support, and providing educational and professional opportunities for our employees. We are excited to welcome these new associates into Edwards, with the shared goal of serving more patients around the world by delivering high quality life-saving technologies.” The company expects to begin hiring new employees in Shannon by June. People interested in applying for a position can find out more information and submit applications at www.edwards.com/irelandjobs. “This announcement by Edwards Lifesciences that it is establishing a new manufacturing facility in the Mid-West is terrific news for the region and for Ireland,” said Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland. “The company’s arrival further enhances Ireland’s reputation as a preferred location for leading companies in the lifesciences sector. Winning investment for regional locations is a key focus for IDA Ireland and this project is an excellent one to secure for this region.” This project is supported by the government through IDA Ireland. About Edwards Lifesciences Edwards Lifesciences, based in Irvine, Calif., is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Apply...Read More
by Niall Murray | Sep 8, 2014 | Event, Science, Medical and Pharma
Sligo IT officially opened its new science building last Monday. The €17 million, state-of-the-art MacMunn building was opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and its completion marks the end of a 5 year, €35 million redevelopment of the Sligo IT campus. The science building includes an 80 station foundation laboratory, as well as 7 teaching and 4 research labs. The building is named after Sligo native Charles Alexander MacMunn. Born in Easkey in 1852, his key scientific achievement was the discovery of respiratory pigments throughout the tissues of plants and animals, which is now known as the Cytochrome System. His discovery, made during research conducted in a hayloft above his stables, went unacknowledged during his lifetime but remains key to medical science’s understanding of respiration in cells today. It is fitting that over a century after Munn’s discovery that Sligo IT now specialises in Environmental and Life Sciences. Sligo IT Department of Life Sciences produces over 300 graduates annually and has an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, online and mixed learning courses. By delivering qualifications in Medical Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Development, among others, it excels at producing industry ready graduates. Sligo IT also collaborates directly with industry, and the NIBRT training facility in UCD, to deliver training courses for pharmaceutical and medtech employees in the North West. The IT is also providing 270 Springboard places this year, the majority of which are in life science courses. This new facility will add to the capabilities of Sligo IT’s School of Science, and further improve the quality of its courses. There is a strong cluster of biopharma and...Read More
by Niall Murray | Apr 17, 2014 | Career and Interview Advice, Jobs in Ireland, Recruitment, Science, Medical and Pharma
General Manager, Niall Murray writes about the NIBRT Careers in Biopharma Event held in UCD on 16th April 2014. Yesterday, along with my colleagues Sean Gannon and Christopher O’ Toole, I attended the NIBRT Careers in Biopharma event in the really impressive NIBRT facility in UCD, Dublin. The event was a huge success with over 400 jobseekers attending. The event attracted some of the leading companies in the Biopharma space including: Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Regeneron, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, MSD, Biomarin, Lancaster Laboratories and APC. There were a few very interesting trends that I noted and here are a few of the key points I took from the day: Ireland is winning a lot of Inward Investment in the Biopharmaceutical sector In the last 12 months we have seen large scale investments by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron, Alexion, Ethicon, Eli Lilly. Since January 2014 over 900 jobs have been announced in the Biopharma space. Great credit is due to the IDA for their role in winning these investments for Ireland. NIBRT is a critical part of our Biopharma infrastructure The NIBRT facility is a critical piece of infrastructure for the biopharma sector and the contribution they make to the sector cannot be under estimated. From speaking to senior management of the companies at the event yesterday they were all highlighting the contribution NIBRT makes to the business whether...Read More
by Niall Murray | Sep 13, 2013 | Career and Interview Advice, Jobs in Ireland, Jobseeking, Science, Medical and Pharma
The science and pharmaceutical industry has been one of the major contributors to the growth of the Irish economy. According to IDA Ireland, Life Science companies located in Ireland in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics, employ approximately 47,000 people in a variety of activities. The Irish Pharmacy & Healthcare Association reported that the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises of a mix of international and local companies. Nine of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies have plants situated in Ireland. The life sciences industry has contributed considerably to Irish exports. How can I get a job in science, research and development? To secure work in the scientific field, technical ability and a passion for your chosen area are prerequisites. Employers are interested in hiring people who have good interpersonal skills, technically & academically strong, who are ambitious and who strive to get the job done to the best of their ability. A number of the major employers have Graduate Development Programs in-house. What are the different areas of work? Jobs are available for science graduates in a wide range of areas. Recent years have seen growth in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices industries. The pharmachemical industry in Ireland is dominated by global multinational companies. Many of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world have now established facilities in Ireland. Over half of the people employed in Ireland’s pharmachemical industry are third-level graduates. Other employers of science graduates are the medical devices, diagnostics and biotechnology industry. The food industry is Ireland’s single largest indigenous industry and also involves many multinationals. There are also opportunities in the...Read More
