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03/10/2012
Aspen To Create 44 Dublin Jobs
A pharmaceuticals firm is to create 44 jobs in Dublin.
Global pharmaceutical supplier Aspen has confirmed plans to set up a regulatory, quality assurance and supply projects centre of excellence in Citywest.
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said: "Pharmaceuticals is a major sector of strength for Ireland, with nine out of the top 10 global companies located here.
"However a key part of the Government's plan for jobs and growth is targeting the areas of growth within what is a changing sector - in particular, generics.
"Today’s announcement that Aspen, one of the world’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies is expanding its operations here is very welcome news. I am determined to ensure that we build on this to target further generics investments to create the jobs and growth we need."
Aspen first set up base in Ireland in 2010; an operation that has since become the company’s European marketing and supply chain headquarters.
The new jobs, supported by IDA Ireland, will bring the company's total workforce in Ireland to 58.
Aspen group chief executive Stephen Saad said Ireland’s workforce can provide the specialised skills the company requires.
"I am delighted to see the continued growth of Aspen here in Ireland," he added.
Meanwhile, IDA chief executive Barry O'Leary said Aspen's decision to expand in Ireland adds to the country's cluster of life sciences operations. He said a key member of that cluster is GlaxoSmithKline, which owns a 20% share in Aspen here.
In addition to being one of the largest generic global pharmaceutical companies, Aspen is also the largest producer of anti-retroviral (HIV) drugs in South Africa.
"Ireland offers South Africa's largest pharmaceutical company a strategic location from which to support its ongoing expansion and grow its sales across Europe," said Mr O'Leary.
(IT/GK)
Global pharmaceutical supplier Aspen has confirmed plans to set up a regulatory, quality assurance and supply projects centre of excellence in Citywest.
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said: "Pharmaceuticals is a major sector of strength for Ireland, with nine out of the top 10 global companies located here.
"However a key part of the Government's plan for jobs and growth is targeting the areas of growth within what is a changing sector - in particular, generics.
"Today’s announcement that Aspen, one of the world’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies is expanding its operations here is very welcome news. I am determined to ensure that we build on this to target further generics investments to create the jobs and growth we need."
Aspen first set up base in Ireland in 2010; an operation that has since become the company’s European marketing and supply chain headquarters.
The new jobs, supported by IDA Ireland, will bring the company's total workforce in Ireland to 58.
Aspen group chief executive Stephen Saad said Ireland’s workforce can provide the specialised skills the company requires.
"I am delighted to see the continued growth of Aspen here in Ireland," he added.
Meanwhile, IDA chief executive Barry O'Leary said Aspen's decision to expand in Ireland adds to the country's cluster of life sciences operations. He said a key member of that cluster is GlaxoSmithKline, which owns a 20% share in Aspen here.
In addition to being one of the largest generic global pharmaceutical companies, Aspen is also the largest producer of anti-retroviral (HIV) drugs in South Africa.
"Ireland offers South Africa's largest pharmaceutical company a strategic location from which to support its ongoing expansion and grow its sales across Europe," said Mr O'Leary.
(IT/GK)
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