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A Global Pharma Leader
Ireland’s life sciences sector has a global reputation for operational and innovational excellence. Leading industry names including Novartis, AbbVie, Janssen, Pfizer, Sanofi, Lilly, AstraZeneca, MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and Takeda have significant operations here.
- 90+ pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland
- 45,000 people employed in IDA client companies
Geographic Positioning
Leveraging its strong base of pharmaceutical companies in Ireland, which is the world’s third-largest exporter of pharmaceuticals according to the UN International Trade Statistics database. The Biopharma and Medtech sectors are continuously evolving, expanding its capabilities to include innovation, digitalisation and next-generation technologies
- €116+ billion annual exports
- Third largest exporter of pharmaceuticals globally
Collaboration Opportunities
Multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in Ireland can find numerous opportunities for collaboration with domestic companies, a network of life sciences sub-supply providers, and multiple industry-focused research centers spanning a variety of technologies.
- Facilitated sharing of best practice between companies
- Active industry-academic partnership in technology, materials, manufacturing and more
Strength in Compliance
Pharmaceutical companies in Ireland benefit from the country's exemplary compliance record with regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA. These agencies collaborate closely with our Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to ensure trouble-free compliance.
- 50 FDA-approved pharma and biopharma plants
- Fair oversight of regulated companies and a culture of excellence in compliance
World-Class Talent
Ireland’s industry can avail of skilled talent in existing pharma sites, experienced in quality assurance, quality control, product development, science and engineering. There’s also unrestricted access to the EU labour pool of over 240 million people.
- Strong links with universities provide local talent matched to industry needs
- Fast-track support for employment permits for skilled international labour
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