Sectors

Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science

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Ireland is renowned globally for the manufacture and supply of biopharmaceutical, chemical and pharmaceutical products. It is the world’s third largest exporter of pharmaceuticals. In collaboration with the Medtech and Digital Health Industries it is responsible for many of the lifesaving drugs to treat serious diseases. Working in this sector with cutting edge research and state of the art technology you have the potential to transform patient’s lives with new medicines. With the sector booming and exciting new developments in regenerative medicine, such as stem cell injections and gene therapy, career opportunities are excellent.

Did You Know?

  • 80k
    people employed directly & indirectly in the sector Ibec
  • 21k
    new jobs forecast by 2027 Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
  • 90+
    pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland IDA
  • 116bn
    euro export value of Ireland’s BioPharmaChem Sector Ibec

Did You Know?

  • 80k
    people employed directly & indirectly in the sector Ibec
  • 21k
    new jobs forecast by 2027 Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
  • 90+
    pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland IDA
  • 116bn
    euro export value of Ireland’s BioPharmaChem Sector Ibec
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