Ireland In an exclusive interview, Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan TD, outlines the Department’s enhanced focus on trade and economic recovery, Ireland’s commitment to productive global engagement, and the strategic importance of the life sciences industry to Ireland’s economy. In 2015, the Irish Government launched a…
Ireland Una Halligan, Chairperson of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN), outlines the findings of its recently published report on the biopharma industry, the advantages Ireland can offer the global biopharma industry, and her thoughts on the importance of open communication and collaboration between industry and the educational sector.…
Ireland Niall Barron, director of the NICB, discusses the Institute’s research, which has included significant research into Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell engineering and the identification of micro-RNA mechanisms that can triple protein yields in some limited cases. Could you please introduce the NICB to our global readers and the Institute’s…
Ireland Geraldine Freeman, Commercial Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Business in Ireland, discusses the increasing trend towards self-care in Ireland and the importance of the self-care agenda within the context of rising healthcare expenditures; the strong legacy of Johnson & Johnson in Ireland with leadership positions across most market segments;…
Ireland Tony O’Brien, Director General of the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE), highlights the reforms instituted in the past few years, key challenges faced, his thoughts on the sustainability of the Irish healthcare system, and his commitment to making it fit for the needs of its patients. The Health Service Executive…
Manufacturing James Byrne, VP Site for Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland, discusses the strategic importance of the Ireland site as the sole provider of peptides for products generating over 50 percent of Ipsen’s global revenues; his strategy for attracting and retaining the best talent; and his thoughts on the impact of new manufacturing…
Ireland Dr. Paul Downing, General Manager of Hovione’s manufacturing plant in Cork, outlines the successes of the past few years, his emphasis on staff development and training, the CDMO’s advantages of agility and responsiveness, Ireland’s value proposition for the pharma manufacturing industry, and his vision for the next few years. Can…
Ireland Alan MacNeice, Executive Director and Site Leader at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, highlights the strategic importance of the Athlone site as the company’s first purpose-built, directly owned, managed and operated manufacturing facility; the special design of the facility catering to Jazz Pharmaceuticals business model; the importance of their human resource (HR) activities…
Ireland Noel Heaney, general manager of BMS Biologics Ireland, provides an overview of BMS in Ireland, its exciting new USD 900 million biologics facility in Cruiserath, their innovative HR programs and his five-year-vision for BMS Biologics in Ireland. BMS has a strong heritage in Ireland dating back to 1964 when it…
Ireland As a major innovative hub for (bio)pharma innovation, Ireland should be a place where innovative medicines are adopted quickly within the local healthcare system. IPHA director Oliver O’Connor explains the significance of the new 2016 IPHA agreement in contributing to a sustainable Irish healthcare budget and the delivery of innovative…
Ireland Already the fifth-largest MedTech manufacturing hub in the world, Ireland is fast growing as an innovative center for the global industry, with several multinational R&D facilities in the country and a vibrant startup scene. IMDA Director Sinead Keogh discusses the changing regulatory and policy environment, how this is impacting the…
Ireland Julie O’Neill, Alexion’s EVP for Global Operations highlights Alexion’s establishment of its Global Supply Chain headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, its investment in Athlone, her thoughts on the opportunities and challenges in the Irish pharmaceutical landscape, and her vision for Alexion. Alexion first established a manufacturing presence in Dublin, Ireland in…
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