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Relocation of the European Medicines Agency Dublin Where the world comes to work www.emadublin.ie
A message from An Taoiseach,
Enda Kenny, T.D.
The Irish Government decided to Dublin offers excellent infrastructure
propose Dublin as the new location for international businesses, including
for the European Medicines Agency excellent transport links, office premises
as we strongly believe our capital city and hotel accommodation. For the
has all of the features and amenities extended community that are an integral
needed for the EMA, its staff and part of the EMA's work, a true Irish
the wider life sciences community to welcome for their visits to Dublin awaits.
An Taoiseach seamlessly continue their essential
Enda Kenny, T.D.
work for the EU and its citizens. As Taoiseach, I would be delighted
to welcome the EMA to Dublin. I can
Dublin is a modern, thriving, European assure the Agency of every assistance
capital and is a great place in which to and cooperation across Government
live and work. It is a vibrant city with in making its move a successful one.
a young, well-educated, multicultural
population, supported by top class
education institutions and offering
outstanding quality of life, with great
cultural and recreational facilities.
Foreword by Simon Harris, T.D.,
Minister for Health
The European Medicines Agency Our strong life sciences and technology
plays a vital role in the protection sectors, track record of excellence in
of the health of over 500 million medicines regulation and proven ability
European citizens through the scientific to attract and retain professionals
evaluation and safety monitoring of from across Europe and beyond, mean
human and veterinary medicines. The that Dublin can meet the Agency’s
Agency is also critical to maintaining needs now and into the future.
Minister for Health the competitiveness of the European
Simon Harris, T.D.
pharmaceutical industry which is The Irish Government believes that
worth around €260 billion annually. relocating the EMA to Dublin is the best
choice for Europe. Simply put, relocating
As a safe, modern city, well connected to Dublin will best meet the needs of
to the rest of Europe, Dublin provides the EMA and its staff and ensure that
a setting that will enable the Agency the Agency can continue to deliver,
to continue to work effectively and without interruption, an excellent
to continue to develop, during and service to citizens and the industries
after its relocation. Dublin will enable that it regulates, far into the future.
the EMA to retain existing staff and
attract and retain new talent.
2 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY FOREWORD | 1
Dublin
Where the world comes to work
There are many reasons why Dublin is the ideal location
for the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Dublin can
provide a sustainable and smooth transition for the EMA,
the European regulatory network, its stakeholders and 2
most importantly the people of Europe.
1 3 4
1 2 3 4 5
A seamless transition Excellent quality of life An efficient operation base, World-class talent pool ynamic life sciences sector
D
A key factor in the successful relocation The EMA’s most valuable resource is with a ‘can-do’ attitude Dublin offers an exceptional, highly Ireland has a long tradition of
of the EMA will be a seamless transition its staff of 900 people. The suitability Ireland has been ranked first in the world educated, diverse young talent pool with pharmaceutical operations excellence
of operations to its new location. This of Dublin as a location for young for the efficiency of large corporations; fluency across all European languages. and has been attracting and retaining
will allow the EMA to retain many key professionals and their families will be first for the flexibility and adaptability Over half a million Irish residents speak foreign direct investment in the life
staff members, as well as maintaining a hugely influential factor in ensuring of its workforce and first for a national a foreign language fluently, including sciences for over 50 years. Nine of the
as much of the agency’s operational retention of staff. With an economy culture that is open to new ideas. approximately 185,000 Irish nationals top ten global pharmaceutical companies
procedures and culture as is possible. growing year on year, Dublin will offer who speak a foreign language at home. have a presence in Ireland, with a
Our proximity to London can play excellent career opportunities for number of these having operations in
a large part in the sustainability of partners and spouses of EMA staff. Overall, the IMD World With one of the youngest and most Dublin. Furthermore, over €10 billion in
the EMA in its current format. Competitiveness Yearbook highly educated populations in Europe, new investments have been made over
Dublin offers an excellent quality of life ranked Ireland the Ireland has a resource that cannot the last 10 years in biotech manufacturing
for residents. It has all the amenities, be easily replicated elsewhere. facilities in both drug substance and drug
Dublin and London are infrastructure and convenience of
seventh most competitive product. Key to attracting this investment
both in the same (GMT) a modern capital city, but with a of 61 countries across has been Ireland’s strong regulatory
safe, local and friendly feel. It is a 52% of 25 – 34 year olds have environment and the availability of
time zone. Following the the world in 2016.
city with a multicultural vibe. a third level qualification skilled life sciences professionals.
UK's departure from the
(OECD) — higher than
EU, Ireland will be the
The city is steeped in any other EU country.
only country within the
history and culture, and
network with English as Our talent pool extends across a
mountains and beaches
its primary language. range of skills and disciplines, with
are all within an easy drive. particular strengths in the areas of
life sciences and ICT. We continue
Dublin offers excellent air connectivity
Dublin is an affordable place to to develop our talent base with
with other EU capitals and the rest of 1 Dún Laoghaire, a suburban
live, comparing favourably to exceptional education programmes seaside town just a short drive
the world. The Dublin-London air route south of Dublin city centre.
other European capitals in cost-of- and facilities, complemented by a host
is one the busiest international routes 2 The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre,
living indices. Importantly, the city of world-class research programmes. a 2,111-capacity theatre in
in the world, with up to 370 flights per Dublin's Docklands.
offers a choice of accommodation
week and a flight time of just over one 3 Staff at AMBER (Advanced Materials
types, fresh air, green spaces and and BioEngineering Research).
hour, enabling existing staff of the 4 SSPC (Synthesis and Solid
activities at an affordable cost.
EMA to commute should they wish. State Pharmaceutical
Centre) staff member.
2 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY INTRODUCTION | 3
Leaders in Innovation A track record of excellence
and Collaboration in medicines regulation
Ireland also has one of the most Located in Dublin, the Health Products
collaborative research systems in the Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has an
world. Driven by Science Foundation international reputation in regulatory
Ireland, there is a clear commitment excellence, and an exceptionally strong,
to support outstanding research talent established working relationship with
and a particular focus on the life science the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
and ICT sectors. Innovation for future and international counterparts. The
healthcare will increasingly centre on the agency has a demonstrated ability to
convergence between medical device, evolve and adapt, now governing a
pharmaceutical and information and unique and extensive range of health
communication technologies, and all products. It is an integral part of
three drivers come together in Dublin. the European network, with experts
participating in and chairing or co-
chairing a number of EMA committees
Science Foundation Ireland’s and working groups. As a result the HPRA
researchers collaborate already provides significant support
with over 370 multinational to the EMA and this can be rapidly
scaled up in the event of relocation.
companies and 437 small/ The importance of co-operation and
medium enterprises harmonisation is central to the HPRA's
and in 2015 increased regulatory approach, as demonstrated
by its commitment and involvement
investment in research at the Heads of Medicines Agencies
and development from (HMA), the International Medical Device
private enterprise by 44%. Regulators Forum (IMDRF) and the
International Coalition of Medicines
Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA).
In addition, the same cohort
of researchers reported over
2,000 international academic The HPRA values highly
collaborations in 62 countries. the supplementary
Following on from this convergence
programmes and initiatives
of technologies will be developments that support the Agency
in the area of biological medicines and the Network. It has
and biotechnology. Ireland already
has a firmly established research and
played a leading role in
development (R&D) presence in this the implementation of the
sector, supported by a state of the art telematics and regulatory
National Institute for Bioprocessing
Research and Training (NIBRT, www.nibrt.
optimisation objectives for
ie), facilitating innovation and delivery the medicines regulatory
from concept to product. Located in networks in Europe.
a new world-class facility in Dublin,
this global centre of excellence, which
acts as a “flight simulator” for biotech
manufacturing, has been purpose built
to replicate a modern bioprocessing
plant and now trains over 3,500 people
annually. NIBRT also conducts process
research as a service on behalf of biotech
manufacturers in Ireland and overseas.
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ublin Airport offers
D 1
excellent direct air SEAMLESS
connections to EU TRANSITION
capitals and a vast
European network 1
comprising 145 routes.
1 T erminal 2 arrivals gate.
2 Passenger waiting area.
3 Departing passengers. 2 3
Dublin offers state-of-the-art optical networks and world-class
national and international connectivity, providing advanced
and competitive telecommunications infrastructure. With
numerous multinationals including SAP, Google and
Microsoft setting up their European headquarters in Dublin,
it is clear that the city can meet the ICT needs of the Agency.
Connected to London Madrid, with many of Europe’s regulatory Approximate flight times
With a flight time of just 1 hour 15 destinations just a few hours away. between Dublin and other
minutes, commuting between Dublin top business destinations
and London is a very realistic option Runway to the USA
for employees making arrangements Dublin is the fifth best connected DESTINATION FLIGHT TIME
to move their families or even on airport in Europe for transatlantic
London 1 HR 15 MINS
a longer-term basis. Competition flights and the only European capital
New York 6 HRS 30 MINS
on the route means cost-effective with US pre-clearance facilities. This
pricing, with up to 370 flights per means that all US customs and pre- Paris 1 HR 30 MINS
week between the two capitals. clearance checks are completed in Rome 3 HRS 5 MINS
Dublin before arrival into the United Madrid 2 HRS 30 MINS
Connected to Europe States of America, meaning passengers
Brussels 1 HR 40 MINS
In Dublin, nowhere in Europe is far can clear US Immigration, Customs and
away. The top ten destinations to and Agriculture controls prior to departure. Toronto 6 HRS 45 MINS
from Dublin Airport include Paris, Tokyo 14 HRS 55 MINS
Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Brussels and
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3
1 2 1 2 4
In 2016, the Airports Council World-class office solutions The second option is located in Meeting spaces Hotel accommodation
International ranked A critical requirement for the EMA is Dublin Airport Central, a vibrant new The Convention Centre Dublin is a world-class In a compact, welcoming, international
a bespoke building that will allow the commercial district within Dublin Airport. city, Dublin provides quality
Dublin Airport No. 1 for Agency to continue to operate at the A new 500,000ft² office development
conference venue in the heart of Ireland’s capital city overnight hotel accommodation and
customer service ahead highest standards. Following a market will shortly commence construction. in Dublin’s Docklands, just 20 minutes from the international conference facilities.
of all other European review of available opportunities, The new development will be walking airport. Since opening in September 2010, it has
and discussions with relevant state distance to terminals offering seamless With over 124 hotels (classified as 3
airports of a similar size. agencies, the Irish Government has access to more than 600 flights daily
won 34 industry awards and continues to position stars and above) and over 40,000 rooms
identified two particularly suitable to over 180 destinations worldwide. Ireland on the world stage for international Dublin has an abundance of overnight
Dublin Airport has direct flights to 185 locations, one in the Dublin Docklands This exciting new development will conferences, congresses and events. accommodation. As of late March 2016,
destinations in 41 countries. Rated the and the other in Dublin Airport also include shops, restaurants and 80 prospective projects to develop
fastest growing airport in Europe in 2016, Central, a vibrant new commercial medical care, as well as a new 400+ additional bed capacity in the city were
Dublin Airport offers excellent direct air district located within Dublin Airport. bedroom hotel linked to Terminal 2. identified. Some 65 of these will be
connections to EU capitals and a vast open for business by 2020, generating
European network comprising 145 routes. The first site is located in the rapidly over 5,500 additional bedrooms.
developing North Docklands Area close Both of these options allow
Average through time from the aircraft to Dublin City Centre. It also falls within for considerable input by Easy to get around
to exiting the airport is 20 minutes or a Special Development Zone (SDZ), EMA into the final layout Dublin is a compact city that’s easy to get
even faster for passengers carrying which was instigated as a catalyst to around on foot. Public transport options
only hand luggage. The airport is just support and encourage the efficient
and can be ready by Q1 2019. include bus, intercity and suburban
12km from Dublin city centre, served redevelopment and rejuvenation of this rail and the LUAS light rail network.
by bus or a 20-minute taxi journey. area of the city. In terms of transport,
the site is no more than twenty minutes
from Dublin Airport via the Port Tunnel 1 T he Shelbourne Hotel.
and the cross-city tram system which 2 The Ashling Hotel.
3 Dublin’s LUAS cross-city light rail
terminates at the building's doorstep. extension is scheduled to be in
It is also well served by city buses. operation by the end of 2017,
enabling an additional 10 million
passenger journeys per year.
4 Dublinbikes’ self-service bike rental
allows anyone from 14 years of
age to two-wheel through the city
1 D ublin Docklands. centre, commuting between home
2 Dublin Airport Central, a vibrant and work or getting out and about
new commercial district located 5 to enjoy Dublin at their leisure.
within Dublin Airport. 5 The Convention Centre.
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2
EXCELLENT
QUALITY OF LIFE
1 A
partment blocks in
Dublin's docklands. 2 1
“Dublin is now a truly cosmopolitan capital, with
an influx of people, energy and ideas infusing the
ever-beguiling, multi-layered city with fresh flavours
and kaleidoscopic colours…the place pulsates with
youthful vibrancy, optimism and creativity”.
LONELY PLANET, BEST IN TRAVEL, 2016
Nowhere in Europe will the EMA teams robust and sustainable economic A choice of accommodation options
who have put down roots in London feel expansion. GDP grew by 4.2% in 2016. Whether planning to purchase or rent in
closer to home than in Dublin. The city Dublin, EMA staff have a wide range of
offers world-class standards of living to This continued growth is creating accommodation options from city centre
retain employees and attract new talent. excellent employment opportunities apartment living and terraced homes
in the city centre and greater Dublin with gardens to single development
Diverse and rewarding career area, providing a choice of high- housing within commutable distance.
prospects for spouses and partners quality career options for the partners Earlier this year, the Irish Government
Ireland’s job market is fully open to and spouses of EMA employees. announced plans to double the annual
all members of EU and European level of residential construction to
Economic Area (EEA) countries, Key opportunity areas include 25,000 homes in the period to 2021.
Norway, Switzerland and Iceland. ICT, financial services, life In addition, rent control legislation
sciences, manufacturing, media ensures that landlords can only raise
Ireland’s economy grew five times faster and digital content, healthcare, rents in designated rent pressure
than the Eurozone average in 2015, and education and government. zones within Dublin city according
we are now in the fifth year of continued to specific rules, providing improved
security and certainty for tenants.
10 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE | 11
CITY MERCER EIU
RANKING RANKING
17th most 6th most
London
expensive expensive
Dublin 47th most 24th most
expensive expensive
1 2 3
Competitive living costs Healthcare in Ireland is modern, safe • highly professional teachers With Trinity College Dublin, The Legatum Prosperity Index 2016 Dublin, a progressive, cultured city
Compared with London and other and among the best in the world. Dublin • a diverse range of schools at University College Dublin placed Ireland 13 out of 149 countries Dublin has been transformed by two
major European cities, Dublin is a cost- offers extensive healthcare options in all levels meeting the highest worldwide, commenting that not decades of multiculturalism, from
effective place to live. Both Mercer’s high quality public hospitals. Dublin's international standards.
and the Royal College of all of Ireland’s success is due to an international to an intercultural
and the Economist Intelligence Unit’s major University Hospitals host centres Surgeons in Ireland, the economics, citing “its spectacular environment with a reputation for
2016 Cost of Living surveys rank Dublin of excellence and deliver specialist Education options in Ireland include city hosts three schools of achievements in education and understanding and embracing the
as having a cost advantage over Paris, medical services. There is also an state-funded public schools, known as personal freedom”, two sub-indices advantages of social diversity. In
London, Geneva and Copenhagen. extensive private hospital network in national schools, fee-paying schools
medicine, two schools of where Ireland scores in the top 10. 2015, Ireland proudly became the
Ireland offering consultant delivered and private schools. Two facilities pharmacy and one school first country in the world to introduce
Family friendly childcare care. Ten of these hospitals are in the offer the European Baccalaureate: of veterinary medicine. Green Spaces and Blue Flag Beaches Equal Marriage for same-sex couples
Dublin area including high technology the European Annex at St Andrew's, With a prevailing air flow from the through a popular vote. Another 2015
Quality childcare is widely
hospitals offering specialist care. Booterstown, Dublin and the European Atlantic, Ireland has of one the best landmark for equality in Ireland was the
available throughout Dublin School in Dunshaughlin, County Meath. The IMD World Competitiveness Report standards of air quality in Europe. Dublin introduction of the Gender Recognition
in a variety of formats. ranks Ireland as having one of the best
World-leading education system Both are accredited and fully funded is a low-density city with over 1,500 Bill, allowing transgender people over 18
educational systems in the world. Over
by the Irish Department of Education hectares of parks, green spaces, urban to have their preferred and self-declared
The Irish education system 40 per cent of people aged between 25
and Skills. In the event of a relocation trees and the Bull Island Biosphere, gender recognised by the state, without
Through the Early Childhood Care provides consistent, high- and 36 have benefited from third level
of the European Medicines Agency to providing ample room to roam. requiring testimony from a doctor.
and Education (ECCE) Scheme,
quality education through all education. Three of Ireland’s seven
Dublin, the Department of Education
children can access a number of free universities and four of its 14 institutes
levels of the school system. and Skills will accredit a facility to offer Within a stone’s throw of the city The country has a proud heritage of
hours every week with a playschool, of technology are based in Dublin.
the European Baccalureate to children centre, a coastline of sandy beaches, traditional dance, music, theatre and
naíonra (Irish-medium pre-school), Our students’ achievements of staff employed at the agency. rocky coves, seaside towns and fishing literary excellence. With four Nobel
Montessori or parent and toddler
in international assessments A safe and welcoming city
In addition, a new private international villages offer thrilling sports, historical laureates (Yeats, Beckett, Shaw and
groups from 3 years of age until Dublin is also one of Europe’s safest
demonstrate the particular school catering for local and expatriate ruins, seafood dining and crystal Heaney), universities of global distinction
they transfer to primary school. and most welcoming capital cities. In
students aged between three and waters with Blue Flag status. The city (TCD and UCD), countless theatre,
strengths of our system: eighteen years is scheduled to open 2016, Ireland was ranked the twelfth also has mountains and wilderness arts and literary festivals and the
Quality Healthcare most peaceful place in the world, by
in south Dublin in September 2018. on its doorstep. A 30 minute drive internationally prestigious Dublin Literary
With the relocation of 900 employees, the Global Peace Index, which rates
• a
centrally devised curriculum The new school will feature extensive south of Dublin will bring you into the Award, it is unsurprisingly one of 20
their families and up to 350 visitors a 163 nations globally on measures
which facilitates equity of facilities, including specialist arts Wicklow mountains national park, UNESCO Cities of Literature Worldwide.
day, a quality healthcare system is an such as conflict, safety and security
opportunity for all students and STEAM (science, technology, 20,483 hectares of wide open vistas.
essential consideration for the EMA. in society and militarisation.
• integrated provision for children engineering, arts and maths). 1 F ounded in 1592, Trinity
of all abilities, religious beliefs, College Dublin is located right
in the heart of Dublin.
and ethnic backgrounds 2 Dublin Bay.
3 The Phoenix Park.
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1 With four Nobel laureates for literature
(Yeats, Beckett, Shaw and Heaney),
universities of global distinction (TCD
and UCD), countless theatre, arts and
literary festivals and the internationally
prestigious Dublin Literary Award, it
is unsurprisingly one of 20 UNESCO
Cities of Literature Worldwide.
1 T
he National Gallery of Ireland,
located in Dublin city centre.
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A long-term commitment
Ireland has an
3 impressive track record
to the European Union
Ireland is one of the most pro-EU
AN EFFICIENT in winning foreign direct countries in Europe. According to
OPERATION BASE, investment (FDI). the autumn 2016 Eurobarometer
survey, optimism about the future
WITH A ‘CAN-DO’ of the European Union was highest
ATTITUDE Home to 1,250 overseas company in Ireland at 77 per cent, compared
operations, the country continues to an EU average of only 50 per
to attract companies from a host of cent. Irish respondents (55 per cent)
different sectors. Ireland has been were also the most likely to have a
chosen by nine of the top ten global positive image of the EU. As a member
pharmaceutical companies; nine of the of the eurozone, Ireland provides
top ten global software companies; stability for the EMA and its staff.
nine of the top ten US ICT companies
and thirteen of the top fifteen global
medical technology companies.
IRELAND IS RANKED:
1st in the World for 1st in Europe for
Flexibility and adaptability Workplace happiness 1
of people 2
Ease of paying taxes 3
National culture being
open to foreign ideas 2 1st in Eurozone for
Ease of complying with Supply chain risk quality 4
corporation legislation
and regulation 5
Investment incentives
being attractive to
foreign investors 1
Availability of finance skills 2
Real GDP growth 2Exporting
computer and
information services 6 1 Indeed Workplace Enjoyment
Ranking 2016
2 IMD World Competitiveness
Inward investment based Yearbook 2016
3 PwC / World Bank
on jobs per capita 7 Group — Paying Taxes 2016
4 FM Global Resilience Index 2016
5 TMF Group Global Benchmark
Complexity Index 2015
6 OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2015
7 IBM Global Location
Trends 2016 report
16 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY AN EFFICIENT OPERATION BASE | 17With a global visa programme and access
Our young workforce is
4 capable, highly adaptable,
to the European Union's 250+ million
labour force, Dublin is where the world
WORLD CLASS educated and committed comes to work. Some 17% of Ireland’s
TALENT POOL to achievement. population is international with that
figure increasing to 20% in Dublin. In 2014
alone, over 59,000 Europeans moved to
Ireland has the youngest population in Ireland to live and work. Within Science
Europe with one third of the population Foundation Ireland-funded research
under 25 years old. Combined with groups, 62% of Postdoctoral Researchers,
one of the most highly educated 50% of PhD Students and 30% of Award-
work forces in the world, Ireland holders hold citizenship outside Ireland.
has a resource that cannot be easily
replicated elsewhere. We continue to
develop our talent base with exceptional
education programmes and facilities,
complemented by and integrated with
world-class research programmes.
< 25 17%
ONE THIRD OF THE POPULATION 17% OF IRELAND’S POPULATION
IS UNDER 25 YEARS OLD. IS INTERNATIONAL.
59,000+ 62%
IN 2014 ALONE, OVER 62% OF POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
59,000 EUROPEANS CAME TO HOLD CITIZENSHIP OUTSIDE IRELAND.
LIVE AND WORK IN IRELAND.
18 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY WORLD CLASS TALENT POOL | 191 With the youngest population in Europe
and one of the most highly educated
in the world, Ireland has a resource
that cannot be easily replicated
elsewhere. We continue to develop
our talent base with exceptional
education programmes and facilities,
complemented by and integrated with
world-class research programmes.
1 T
he Long Room Library at
Trinity College.
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DYNAMIC LIFE
SCIENCES SECTOR,
LEADERS IN
INNOVATION AND
COLLABORATION
& A TRACK RECORD
OF EXCELLENCE
IN MEDICINES
REGULATION
A heritage steeped in science, Ireland is currently undergoing a Over 60 per cent of operations based
medical innovation and wave of investment in biologics here are engaged in research and
regulatory excellence manufacturing and is now home to 20 development (R&D). Capabilities
Ireland is a global centre for individual biotech facilities, which has span the sector from vascular,
pharmaceutical manufacturing resulted in over €10 billion of capital orthopaedic, diagnostic, and ophthalmic
and the bioprocessing industry. investment over the last 10 years. to drug delivery, combination
devices and connected health.
Underpinning the success of the industry
As the seventh largest is Ireland’s strong regulatory compliance With the highest number of personnel
exporter of medical track record and the availability of per capita employed in medtech
and pharmaceutical skilled pharmaceutical professionals. in Europe, over 29,000 people are
directly employed by medical device
products in the world, A leader in medical device companies in Ireland, and medtech
Ireland is a leading centre manufacturing exports represent 10 per cent of
for pharmaceutical our total international sales.
Ireland hosts 13 of the
manufacturing globally. world’s top 15 medical
With a strong medical
device companies.
Over 75 international pharmaceutical
heritage, Ireland gave
companies operate here, many Moreover, a strong and innovative
the world the portable
with multiple sites and FDA- defibrillator, the modern
indigenous medical device sector has
approved pharmaceutical and emerged in Ireland over the past two stethoscope and the
biopharmaceutical plants. Spanning decades supported by a continually
82 individual manufacturing sites developing world-class research base
hypodermic syringe.
and 40 service operations, the and a strong clinical community.
sector employs over 28,000 people
across a multitude of disciplines.
22 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY DYNAMIC LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR | 231 Over 75 international pharmaceutical
companies operate here, many
with multiple sites and FDA-
approved pharmaceutical and
biopharmaceutical plants. Spanning
82 individual manufacturing sites
and 40 service operations, the
sector employs over 28,000 people
across a multitude of disciplines.
24 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY DYNAMIC LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR | 25Innovation at the heart of policy Dubbed Silicon Docks, Dublin’s hottest To remain poised for radical changes Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Science Foundation Ireland’s ICT-focused Ireland is also home
Ireland has built an innovation-driven new tech quarter, along the city’s and anticipated future developments, research themes include data analytics,
Science Foundation Ireland’s to a number of high
culture and is now firmly on the global Grand Canal, hosts Google, Facebook, Ireland’s research community has software, photonics integration and
map in terms of excellence in research. AirBnB and TripAdvisor, Amazon, adopted a connected approach
research centres are built future communications and networks.
performing national Clinical
Ireland’s investment to date has been Twitter, Etsy, HubSpot, Groupon, to ensure actors are engaged and around outstanding talent Trial Networks, in areas
instrumental in strengthening indigenous LinkedIn, Eventbrite and Stripe. collaborating with key stakeholders. and bring together the Health Research Board-Clinical such as cancer, stroke,
enterprise, securing foreign direct Research Coordination Ireland
investment, licensing new technologies,
best teams from across the HRB-CRCI is an independent,
perinatal care, critical
Connected research Ireland features strongly in the
establishing new companies, and International Bibliometric Rankings
country’s universities and integrated national clinical research care and primary care.
providing the highly-educated workforce Ireland has invested network, providing centralised
across many subject areas, advancing institutes of technology.
needed to grow the economy and significantly in the to second place globally in the fields support in the conduct of multicentre In addition, our clinical research
contribute to society. Ireland’s economy establishment of a clinical trials (both commercial
of Immunology, Molecular Biology system is supported by a dedicated,
Likewise, our Technology Centres see
is one of the most open in the world. and academic) across Ireland.
coordinated, efficient and Genetics and Nano-technology national methodology trials network.
multinationals and small and medium
and third in Materials Sciences.
and effective clinical enterprises (SMEs) work together with The CRCI central office provides
This demonstrates Ireland’s path to
Nine out of ten of the multi-institute research clusters. overarching support and expertise,
research infrastructure, climbing the industrial value chain.
world’s top ICT companies through a range of services and activities
making the country a high- Over the past four years, SFI has invested to academia and industry. Their partner
and the full top ten global in 12 world-leading research centres of
quality location for clinical Clinical Research Facilities (CRF), all
‘born on the internet’ excellence that include the Synthesis and co-located with the largest research
research and trials. Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre; the
players have Irish bases. and teaching hospitals, provide the
Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre; CÚRAM infrastructure, physical space and
Centre for Research in Medical Devices; facilities, experienced research and
the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal specialist support staff and quality and
Translational Research (INFANT), and the oversight programs that are critical for
Advanced Materials and BioEngineering the successful conduct of world-class
Research Centre (AMBER). These Ireland- patient-focused research. HRB-CRCI
based, world-leading research centres and the CRFs facilitate research and
have attracted investments exceeding are located throughout Ireland.
€200m from industry partners.
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Molecular Medicine Ireland Connecting digital and
Molecular Medicine Ireland (MMI) is communications technology
a not-for-profit research partnership with medical therapies
promoting a strong multi-disciplinary and The Applied Research for Connected
cross-institutional collaborative research Health (ARCH) technology centre,
environment. MMI mobilises the hosted at University College Dublin
strengths of its five partner institutions (UCD), focuses on connecting digital
and their associated hospitals to and communication technology with
build a sustainable national system medical therapies and enabling a shift
to coordinate, support and promote towards personalised healthcare and
translational and clinical research, with a information-based health services.
focus on development of diagnostics and Other Technology Centre themes include
therapies from concept to realisation. food for health, cloud computing,
nanotechnology and pharmaceutical
manufacturing technology.
MMI’s strategic vision
is improved healthcare
through the development
of diagnostics and therapies
from concept to realisation.
1 UCD campus, home to the
Applied Research for Connected
Health technology centre.
28 | RELOCATION OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCYwww.emadublin.ie
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