Medical device technology maker Boston Scientific has unveiled a €100m plan to expand its operations at Ballybrit, Co Galway that is expected to create 300+ jobs in the coming years.
Boston Scientific will add 40,000 sq ft of medical device manufacturing space that will be powered by renewable energy. The company has operated in Galway for nearly 30 years and has expanded site capabilities to include advanced product design, R&D and manufacturing.
The expanded site will include a carbon neutral manufacturing space in alignment with the company’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality in all manufacturing and key distribution sites by 2030.
Boston Scientific estimates that more than 4m medical devices, including heart stents and valves, vascular balloons and oesophageal stents, exported from the Galway facility annually.
"This expansion reflects the important contributions of our workforce here in Galway and the strength of the broader business and local community in the west region,” said James Lyons, vice president of operations at Boston Scientific.
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“In addition to the investment in our physical space, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can find opportunities to grow in their careers.”
Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the announcement and said the investment "reflects real confidence in the quality and talent of the Irish workforce.
"Ireland has established itself as a global leader in the sector, with exciting opportunities to produce innovations that improve patient health and quality of life.”
“Boston Scientific has a workforce of more than 6,500 people across its sites in Galway, Clonmel and Cork, making it the largest life sciences employer in Ireland,” said Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland.
“Today, Ireland has the highest per capita number of people employed in the European medical device industry. Boston Scientific is one of the leading global MedTech companies choosing to grow in Ireland and contribute to a vibrant industry sector, which has a key role to play in tackling the world’s biggest healthcare challenges.”
Many employees at Boston Scientific's Galway campus have transitioned to a hybrid work model, allowing them to both work remotely and in the office. New amenities at the expanded site will include a gym and meeting spaces "designed to support employee well-being and on-site collaboration."
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