PDA Ireland

PDA Ireland

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Portmarnock, Dublin 6,644 followers

Connecting people science and regulation

About us

As a registered non-profit affiliate of PDA International; our aim is to serve as a networking forum for manufacturers, young professionals, academia and service providers engaged in the pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland. The activities of our chapter can be summarised as follows: • Provide events and processes to facilitate sharing of best practices, technologies and regulations to meet the tactical and strategic needs of you; our members. •Facilitate collaboration with regulators and other representative bodies to achieve alignment and cohesiveness across the industry. •Provide a great networking opportunity for you; our members to connect with like-minded professionals, subject matter experts and regulators.

Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Portmarnock, Dublin
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2006

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Employees at PDA Ireland

Updates

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    2025 starts out with this news release below from IDA Ireland. It is wonderful to see new job announcements. The biopharmaceutical industry continues to thrive in Ireland. MSD Ireland

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    As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in #Dundalk, Co Louth. The acquisition signifies an investment of over €500 million, which comes on the back of the company’s recent announcement of a €1 billion investment across its sites in Carlow and Dunboyne, just last year. MSD and WuXi Vaccines will now begin an official handover process which aims to be completed in the first half of 2025.  ▪️ MSD's acquisition of the WuXi Vaccines Dundalk site strengthens the company’s long-standing commitment to Ireland, bringing its footprint to eight locations nationwide with over 3,000 currently employed across the country. ▪️ Together with the acquisition, the company plans to add approximately 1,000 jobs over the coming year, including 150 additional #jobs at the newly acquired Dundalk facility. "Our partnership with MSD Ireland spans nearly 50 years, and it’s exciting to see the company continue to both deepen and broaden its roots all across the country, expanding to its new location in Dundalk” - Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emVFQ-28 #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary

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    New Year, New You with PDA Membership! Start 2025 with the tools to elevate your career: • Stay ahead with cutting-edge industry insights • Access exclusive technical reports & resources • Build your network with global professionals • Save on 2025 training courses and events This year is your year to grow and lead in pharma and biopharma innovation. Join PDA today: https://hubs.ly/Q02_PlW-0 #PDAMembership #NewYearNewYou #PharmaInnovation #ProfessionalGrowth #2025Goals

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  • Good news for the South West #astellas

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    Head Pharma Manufacturing Tralee Plant

    Exciting news from Astellas Tralee Plant! The workforce is set to expand significantly in 2025. Construction is well underway for the impressive €335 million investment in a cutting-edge Aseptic manufacturing facility. Currently, various roles are posted, with many more opportunities on the horizon. Keep a close eye on the Astellas Tralee Plant careers page for updates on new job openings. https://lnkd.in/dtR-KF9S

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  • PDA Ireland was delighted to support Cycle without Age and The Jack and Jill Foundation in 2024. Engaging with the people who run these amazing charities is always a pleasure and an honour. Cycle Without Age is a charity that enables older or mobility-impaired people to enjoy the outdoors on piloted trishaws. This initiative is spreading around the country and offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, controlled vehicle led by well-trained personnel. Jack & Jill is a nationwide charity providing in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to the age of 6 with severe to profound cognitive delay. This may include children with brain injury, genetic diagnosis, cerebral palsy, and undiagnosed conditions. Another key part of their service is end-of-life care for all children up to age 6, irrespective of diagnosis. Check out their details here: https://lnkd.in/e_zr_SYd and https://lnkd.in/eBVyv9hz The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation @Cyclewithoutage #pdaireland #CSR #givingback #JackandJillFoundation #CyclewithoutAge

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  • Our agenda is almost ready for this exciting event in Feb 2025. If you are interested in a day of discussing End-to-End Microbiology (supplier to end user) and Microbiology Innovations, please save the date and watch this space for registration details, which will open early in 2025. #pdaireland #micro

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    PDA Ireland is delighted to announce that our first event of 2025 is now under preparation. This event will focus on the much sought-after topic of Microbiology and will be held on February 27 at the Radisson Blu in Cork. Watch this space for more details to be released shortly. #pdaireland #micro

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  • ❓ Are you wondering what to do with those last few pennies in your budget before 2024 ends? 🤔 Why not consider PDA Membership for you and/or your team? Benefits of membership are included below, but some highlights include: ✅ Free Access to the much sought-after PDA Technical Reports. ✅ Discounted tickets for their wonderful in-person and online webinars and training courses ✅ PDA Newsletter ✅ CPD opportunities ✅ Networking with Industry peers and SMEs ✅ Access to all material from previous events There is currently a 15 % membership joining discount available to anybody who joins and becomes a member before the end of 2024. To join: 🔗 Click on www.pda.org 👆 Go to Menu and select Membership 👆Click on Join or Renew Today 👆Click on Become a Member today ✍ Simply fill in the form and apply code ire15 at checkout By joining the PDA, you will have access to all the PDA chapters in the world. #pdaireland #pda #networking #membership #benefits

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  • Nice summary below of the Ibec 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report. Click the link below to download the full report. #bpci #ibec

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    Ibec, has just launched its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges" at its Cork office. Manufacturing plays a critical role in the Irish economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing 44%, over €10 billion, of corporation tax revenue. With the rapid evolution of new technologies, the sector is undergoing significant change, and it needs to adapt to these developments The report reveals confidence among manufacturers, with approximately 70% expressing a positive outlook. However, challenges persist, particularly rising operational costs related to wages, raw materials, and energy. Despite these hurdles, many manufacturers expect improvements in productivity and profitability. A hugh thank you to all BPCI members who supported the research, and to Brian Killen, Digital Transformation Lead, MSD Ireland, and maeve byrne, EVP and Site Head Sterling Pharma Solutions for speaking at the launch, where BPCI Director & Head of Sectors Sinead Keogh also chaired a panel covering “Harnessing the Potential of the National Manufacturing Ecosystem” Thank you to all the speakers ·       Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Membership and Sectors. Ibec ·       Gerard Brady, Head of National Policy and Chief Economist, Ibec ·       Maeve Byrne, EVP and Site Head Sterling Pharma Solutions ·       Sharon O’Brien, Director, OBW Technologies Limited ·       Sean Gayer, VP Operations at Boston Scientific Cork ·       Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem, Head of Sectors, Ibec ·       Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, Ibec ·       Brian Killen, Digital Transformation Lead, MSD, ·       Jackie Murphy, General Manager at Alcon Ireland ·       James Fulham, Chief Operating Officer, North Cork Creameries Ltd ·       Sarah-Jane Willoughby. Head of Marketing & Events, Ibec Get the full report here: https://lnkd.in/edcS_4BC #Manufacturing #Talent #Innovation #Sustainability #AI #Infrastructure #Digitaisation #Competitivness

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  • Yesterday, PDA Ireland held their AGM. Outgoing president Aidan Harrington reminded us of the PDA's mission. "To advance pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing science and regulation so members can better serve patients". Some of the many highlights for 2024 include: ✅ Three in-person events held covering areas of CMO, Sterilisation & Decontamination and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing ✅Two ECP in-person events held covering everything from CV content, Having a stand-out LinkedIn profile, Interview techniques & hearing from industry professionals on their career journeys ✅Four Student Bursary awards ✅Academic Engagement continued ✅Participation in PDA Interest Groups, TR development, and Advisory Boards ✅Support of two charities Elizabeth Collins, as incoming president, thanked Aidan and the other outgoing officers, Sandra Martin and Valerie Mulholland, for their contributions. Aidan Harrington was thanked for his very strong and steady leadership of the Irish Chapter. This was especially important as we navigated through the challenging time of COVID-19, when he ensured that the members continued to feel connected. He also drove the academic collaboration program and sought to raise the technical profile of the Ireland Chapter members. Sandra Martin was thanked for her steadfast presence on the officer team through many officer changeovers. During her time, her focus was on increasing PDA Ireland chapter membership and developing the Early Career Professional Initiative, which is so important to the chapter's future. Valerie Mulholland was thanked for her ability to bring people together to get things done, her communication skills, and her unique perspective brought to the team discussions, which led to better decisions. Incoming officers were noted and welcomed to the team: President: Elizabeth Collins President-Elect: Declan Kelly Secretary: Allison Boyle Communications: Elizabeth Hunt Treasurer: Alan Kelly - existing officer Treasurer-Elect: Connie Leech Technical Report and Academic Outreach: Shada W. Please join us in congratulating them all. #pdaireland #agm #officers

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