Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Biopharmaceutical firm Amgen yesterday began building work as part of an expansion that should create 100 new jobs at its Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin plant, following over $200m (£123m) investment.

The construction phase will also support 350 jobs over a near two-year period.

The investment is supported by the Irish government through investment agency IDA Ireland.

Martin VanTrieste, senior vice president of quality at Amgen, says: “We applaud the Irish government and IDA Ireland for its vision in promoting innovation and science, which align with Amgen’s commitment to innovation and investing in scientific programs that make a difference for patients.”