Drugs firm to create 44 Dublin jobs

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 08:13

Generic drugs company Aspen is to expand its Dublin operation with the creation of 44 jobs.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton announced plans for Aspen to set up a regulatory, quality assurance and supply projects centre of excellence in Citywest.

Pharmaceuticals is a major sector of strength for Ireland, with nine out of the top 10 global companies located here, said Mr Bruton.

However a key part of the Governments plan for jobs and growth is targeting the areas of growth within what is a changing sector in particular, generics.

Aspen set up shop in Ireland in 2010, which has since become its European marketing and supply chain headquarters. The new jobs, supported by IDA Ireland, will bring the companys total workforce in Ireland to 58.

The firm is the worlds largest producer of HIV drugs in South Africa.

Aspen group chief executive Stephen Saad said Ireland has a workforce with the specialised skills the company requires.

He said it also boasts a strong regulatory and business environment. I am delighted to see the continued growth of Aspen here in Ireland, he added.

Meanwhile, IDA chief executive Barry OLeary said Aspens decision to expand in Ireland adds to the countrys cluster of life sciences operations.

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