{"id":27120,"date":"2022-04-05T11:53:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T10:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lscconnect.com\/consultantconnect\/?p=27120"},"modified":"2022-04-05T12:16:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T11:16:13","slug":"life-science-industry-news-april-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lscconnect.com\/consultantconnect\/blog\/2022\/04\/05\/life-science-industry-news-april-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY NEWS\u00a0 – APRIL 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Janssen Sciences are expanding their supply chain facility in Cork. The site in Ringaskiddy will see an investment of \u20ac150m alongside the possible creation of 180 jobs. The investment is the first announced for Cork within the Life Science sector this year. There is no doubt that brighter days are ahead and further investment for the region is likely, given its innovative business environment and skilled population.<\/p>\n
Irish Tech News report that to meet the needs of Ireland\u2019s growing STEM industry, at least 20% of Ireland’s children and young learners in schools will need to consider a career in STEM. Take part in our\u00a0poll\u00a0<\/a>and let us know when you first considered a career in STEM, and share your thoughts in the comments!<\/p>\n Along with this news, we have highlighted some of the major news stories from March as well as upcoming events, so that you can stay updated with the industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The facility, which is part of the Johnson & Johnson group, will see a \u20ac150 million investment.<\/span><\/p>\n (read more)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pharmaceutical giant MSD,\u00a0 is planning to build a manufacturing facility in Co Carlow which could create more than 100 long-term jobs.<\/p>\n (read more)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For this year\u2019s Rare Disease Day, Alexion, AstraZeneca\u2019s rare disease division, joined with EURORDIS, Rare Diseases Europe, to bring awareness to these lesser-known diseases.<\/p>\n (read more)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the medical devices sector evolves rapidly, Ireland\u2019s medtech industry has all the necessary components to build on next-generation manufacturing, product development and digital innovation.<\/p>\n (read more)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In order to meet the anticipated trajectory for STEM in Ireland, at least 20% of Ireland’s children and young learners in schools to consider a career in STEM<\/p>\n (read more)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take a look at a typical day in the life of a Process Engineer at Janssen Sciences in Cork as well as the variety of projects, tools and skills that can be acquired<\/p>\nTOP LIFE SCIENCE NEWS\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Janssen to expand Cork facility with possible creation of 180 jobs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MSD aims to create more than 100 jobs at Carlow facility<\/h2>\n
AstraZeneca’s Alexion to amplify the voices of rare disease, with a focus on diversity in diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why Ireland is well placed to capitalise on advances in healthcare technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ireland wants young learners to consider a career in stem<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What\u2019s it like working as a process engineer in the bio-pharma\u00a0industry?<\/strong><\/h2>\n