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Happy St Patrick's Day
5 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Happy St Patrick's DayAt The RFT Group, we are proud to have a unique authority in executive search for global-based innovation-driven drug development companies. Our team is dedicated to finding the best talent for our clients and helping them achieve their business goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your company t...
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20 jobs with opening of new Affidea medical clinic in Dublin
7 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Affidea operates 19 clinical facilities on the island of Ireland employing 450 staffHealthcare company Affidea has officially opened a new diagnostics clinic in Charlestown, North Dublin leading to the creation of 20 jobs.The purpose-built centre hosts two new MRI systems as well as X-ray, ultrasound services and treatment rooms.Operating seven...
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Enterprise Ireland clients scaling internationally at an accelerated pace – agency marks impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events for St. Patrick’s Day
7 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Enterprise Ireland clients scaling internationally at an accelerated pace – agency marks impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events for St. Patrick’s DayTaoiseach Leo Varadkar leads delegation to the USA.Irish companies Climeaction, Output Sports and SportsKey announce expansion in the U.S., while Ireland’s...
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Takeda 'committed to Ireland' amid reports of job cuts
13 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Takeda 'committed to Ireland' amid reports of job cutsPotential job losses at Takeda Ireland were first reported by online news site Gript.Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has said it remains committed to Ireland amid reports of potential job losses at one of its plants.In a statement the company said that any potential changes at its...
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Irish gene therapy specialist eyes multimillion fundraising to expand
21 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Irish gene therapy specialist eyes multimillion fundraising to expandHigh cost of cell and gene therapies often dwarfed by lifetime cost of otherwise treating patientBrian Harrison, managing director of HiTech Health, the first Irish company to secure a licence to contract manufacture cell and gene therapiesHiTech Health, which recently be...
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South Korean pharma company SK Biotek to invest up to €35m developing new plant
23 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
South Korean pharma company SK Biotek to invest up to €35m developing new plantThe construction phase at the site is expected to take between 12 and 18 monthsJoyce Fitzharris, president of SK Biotek IrelandSK Biotek, a South Korean-owned pharmaceutical contract development company, has received planning permission to develop a manufacturi...
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LetsGetChecked launches genetic testing service
23 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
LetsGetChecked launches genetic testing serviceMyGeneticScreen analyses genes associated with conditions that include hereditary breast and ovarian cancersPeter Foley, LetsGetChecked chief executive, said MyGeneticScreen harnesses the power of genomics. Picture: Bryan MeadeLetsGetChecked, which secured a $1 billion valuation nearly three...
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Why Ireland remains a top destination for US companies
27 days ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Why Ireland remains a top destination for US companies.With manufacturing employing 270,000 people and contributing 37% of Ireland’s GDP, it’s critical the sector remains innovative, competitive to keep attracting US investment, says IDABrian Conroy, Executive VP and Director North America at IDA Ireland, explains why Ireland continues to a...
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Bristol Myers Squibb to create 350 jobs in Dublin with new investment
27 days ago by
Bristol Myers Squibb to create 350 jobs in Dublin with new investmentPharma giant to increase Dublin employment to more than 1,000Pharma giant Bristol Myers Squibb is to invest $400 million (¢370 million) to build a sterile drug product facility at its Dublin campus, creating 350 jobs.The new facility at Cruiserath in Dublin 15, which will ...
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Novo Nordisk's parent to buy Catalent for $16.5 billion to boost Wegovy supply
about 1 month ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Novo Nordisk's parent to buy Catalent for $16.5 billion to boost Wegovy supplyNovo Nordisk has notched a win in its race to boost output of its popular obesity drug WegovyNovo Nordisk has notched a win in its race to boost output of its popular obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing it was buying Catalent, a key manufac...
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