The Pharmaceutical Sector in Ireland
The Pharmaceutical Sector in Ireland may be divided into four main sub-sectors:
The Pharmaceutical Sector in Ireland may be divided into four main sub-sectors:
- Primary Pharmaceuticals (Chemical)
- Secondary Pharmaceuticals (Final Dosage Form & Packaging)
- Diagnostics
- Bio pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Industry in Ireland
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Why Ireland??
Ireland attracts leading pharmaceutical companies because of
EMPLOYMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN IRELAND
Currently there are approximately over 24,000 people employed in this sector in Ireland. This figure is massively increasing at a rate of approximately 6% per year. the majority of the jobs are skilled and highly paid. Over 50% of employees in the industry are graduates. In addition to the people directly employed in the industry, approximately the same number are employed in service companies whose business is severely dependent on the sector. |