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Strategic coordination through an ‘Office of Life Sciences’ Approximately 700 companies operate in Ireland’s biopharma, medtech and digital health sectors. These industries are converging through drug-device combination products, digital therapeutics and personalised medicines. We’re advocating for the development of a national health technology and life sciences strategy. This strategy, spearheaded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, should be adequately resourced for effective implementation. The proposed ‘Office of LifeSciences’ aims to adopt industrial policies that prioritise resources and promote clustering, enabling strategic cross-sectoral cooperation. ↓

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Welcome to SAVVY Health - Ireland's first healthy ageing clinic!!! I am very excited, that after two very intensive years of research, design, development and trialling, SAVVY Health has opened its doors and is already receiving very positive reviews from our clients. We are Ireland’s first specialist healthy ageing clinic for people aged 50 and older - “Empowering you to live a healthier, happier and longer life”.  I have been really influenced by my own experience of going through my 50s and 60s. Health problem and ‘twinges’ just taking longer to go away, watching parents and other family members go through AVOIDABLE health and lifestyle problems and lastly, just realising it was time to invest in taking care of my own future health. The motivation to do this has in part been inspired by my own experience of setting up and running the Well Woman Centre back in 1978. At the time it was a truly ground breaking service that pioneered a whole new approach to giving women more control over their own fertility and sexual health. And now I wish to pioneer a whole new approach to how we can be authors of our future health, wellbeing and longevity, living our best life ever. The truth is we are all living for longer and certainly longer than our parent’s generation. The ‘100 Year Life’ a growing phenomenon. But what can we do to make those extra years healthy, active and enjoyable!!!. The science is very clear. Most chronic conditions can be prevented. Or delayed and mitigated. The best time to start thinking about our later years health is when we are in in our 50s, 60s and early 70s. This is a key stage in our life, a window of opportunity, when the right health checks, self-monitoring, improved lifestyles and good planning ahead, can be really important for preventing those illnesses and other life limiting health problems AND as a result improve the quality of our lives in our later years. But many of us are a little bit in fear and denial and honestly don’t know where to start. This is where SAVVY Health can help and you can be a healthier, happier and more SAVVY you. Our mantra “Ageing is inevitable, decline is not” Visit our website www.savvyhealth.ie for information on our programme and much else. See our expert Advisory Board - Dr. Robert Kelly MD MBA, Maureen Gaffney, Eva Doherty, James Timmons Ph.D, Kate Gunning, Patricia McGettrick, Ranjana Thanvi See our multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists and health coaches -  @Dr Robert Ferris, @Dr Sinead McCaughey, Dairin Patry, Sarah-Louise Moloney, Janice Gowran, Sandra Walsh, and many others. #healthyageing, #longevity, #healthylifestyle, #fiftyandolder, #lifestylemedicine, #preventativehealthcare, #healthscreening Follow us here on LinkedIn SAVVY Health Ireland

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The value of FDI companies in Ireland is significant, not only to GDP but also to the effect on the ecosystem and the positive impact it has on our SMEs in the value chain. Talent and upskilling is a key part of Ireland’s value proposition to attracting and retaining FDI and we need to continue our high quality digital and sustainable skills provision across the skills ecosystem. #upskilling #collaboration #partnership #digitalisation #sustainability #competitiveadvantage

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It was great to learn more about the FoReSight Framework https://lnkd.in/e4gTj5yZ and it shows how collaborative efforts across industry, academia and with crucial regulatory (HPRA) review can lead the way to better patient outcomes and reliable decision making. I'm sure there will be plenty more questions on the Framework and how it responds to emerging digital technologies.

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Ireland's biopharmaceutical industry - more than 21,000 jobs by 2027, according to the Irish government. This translates to a significant 42% growth in biopharma jobs over the next five years! Currently employing over 50,000 people directly. A recent report identified a shortage of qualified workers in several key areas, including: -Chemical and digital process engineers -Digital and data scientists -Chemists -Pharmacists This suggests that exciting opportunities abound in Ireland's biopharma sector, but relevant skills are essential to seize them. If you possess these qualifications, or are eager to develop them, this booming industry could be your perfect career fit. https://lnkd.in/gqYhvz8T

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🎉😂 When the sun is out, you have that Friday feeling and nothing can get you down (clearly screen recorded from YouTube)! 👋🏼😎 Happy Friday to everyone! If you are in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry and looking for your next move, send your CV to my email at 🤜🏼 [email protected] 🤛🏼 letting me know what your current situation is and I will either: 1. Review your CV and help you amend it for the right role 2. Advise on market trends from both employer and employee viewpoints 3. Assist you in finding the right role. To add something here, a big trend I am seeing over the past few months is the middle-upper level roles are hugely in demand from manager level upwards and particularly in QA, QC, Statistical and Clinical Research roles. It is becoming increasingly difficult for employers to find people at this level which in turn provides a great opportunity for employees looking to make the move to these type positions. Have a great Friday everyone and I'll be providing more candidate profiles next week so hiring managers... keep an eye out 😉 #ACCPROLifeScience #Pharma #MedDevice #QA #QP #QC #QARA #RegulatoryAffairs #Clinical #Manager #Director #VP #Engineer

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At Studio93, we’re thrilled to have been part of the insightful and inspiring event at Thomond Park, Limerick, where Irish Medtech Skillnet launched the Talent to Thrive: The Future Skills Report for Ireland’s Medtech Sector, 2024 - 2028. It was a privilege to capture the day’s highlights and see the enthusiastic response from industry leaders. Event highlights videos are an incredible marketing and communication tool. They not only capture the essence and energy of an event but also extend its reach far beyond those in attendance. By showcasing key moments, engaging speakers, and audience reactions, these videos help convey the impact and importance of the event to a broader audience. The Talent to Thrive report, developed in collaboration with Irish Medtech, is a groundbreaking study based on extensive industry research. It features insights from a surveyed sample of over 1% of the Irish medtech sector and includes interviews and focus group data from more than 80 Irish industry stakeholders. The report addresses critical skills gaps and opportunities, paving the way for future education and workforce development in the medtech sector. We’re proud to have partnered with Irish Medtech Skillnet to bring this event to life through video. Their dedication to shaping the future of the medtech industry is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see how this report will drive positive change in the sector. Check out the highlights from the day and see why event videos are a powerful way to share your story and amplify your message! #EventHighlights #VideoProduction #Medtech #FutureSkills #Studio93 #IrishMedtechSkillnet1

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This month we are pleased to share an interview published in the The Irish Times as part of our commitment to the Pharma Industry Awards, where we serve as 'Impact Ambassador for Digital Innovation.' The Q&A includes insights from David Sheedy, Head of Life Sciences Manufacturing Ireland, and David Staunton, Head of Transformation for Cognizant, and discusses the latest trends and challenges in pharma manufacturing. Our leaders highlight the critical role of digital innovation and technology in driving industry advancements, emphasizing the importance of a data-centric approach to improve the economics of drug manufacturing. The interview also explores the potential of hashtag#generativeAI to make personalized therapies more accessible and affordable, along with the factors contributing to genuine innovation in the field. Additionally, they discuss ongoing digital transformation in the industry, driven by technology integration, and offer a forward-looking perspective on the emerging technologies set to shape the next decade. Read the full interview here: https://cogniz.at/3Yrpye1 #digitalinnovation hashtag#pharmaindustryawards hashtag#irelandpharma

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Delighted to have contributed to the Life Sciences Report. Here I explain why predictability and stability within the biopharmaceutical research environment is necessary to ensure innovation in medicines development can flourish and why Intellectual Property (IP) plays a central role. #LifeScienceInnovationIE2024

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This month we are pleased to share an interview published in the The Irish Times as part of our commitment to the Pharma Industry Awards, where we serve as 'Impact Ambassador for Digital Innovation.' The Q&A includes insights from David Sheedy, Head of Life Sciences Manufacturing Ireland, and David Staunton, Head of Transformation for Cognizant, and discusses the latest trends and challenges in pharma manufacturing. Our leaders highlight the critical role of digital innovation and technology in driving industry advancements, emphasizing the importance of a data-centric approach to improve the economics of drug manufacturing. The interview also explores the potential of hashtag#generativeAI to make personalized therapies more accessible and affordable, along with the factors contributing to genuine innovation in the field. Additionally, they discuss ongoing digital transformation in the industry, driven by technology integration, and offer a forward-looking perspective on the emerging technologies set to shape the next decade. Read the full interview here: https://cogniz.at/3zXugH3 #digitalinnovation hashtag#pharmaindustryawards hashtag#irelandpharma

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At @MSD Ireland, we’re proud to be stepping out with a new iteration of our flagship ‘My Healthcare, My Future’ research series. Now in its fourth edition, this is a unique initiative that looks to add value to our healthcare system by putting people and patients at the heart of the conversation. This year, we decided to focus on younger generations to analyse perceptions and expectations amongst different demographics as we collectively look to future-proof our healthcare system. The ‘My Healthcare, My Future: Next Gen Health’ report highlights complex challenges and significant generational gaps in the perceptions, experiences, and expectations of our health system among young adults.    Worryingly, our research shows a consensus across all age groups surveyed that #GenZ is the demographic the Irish healthcare system is least equipped to manage – revealing a stark challenge into the future. This revelation underscores the urgent need for tailored strategies to address the unique health challenges faced by this generation.   All of us at MSD Ireland hope this report will help to shine a light on both areas of concern and opportunities as we look to the future of healthcare in Ireland.   There are some fascinating insights across all demographics in this year’s report, which you can view in full here to join us in the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e8Y4HrZb  

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🚀 Funding News You Can’t Ignore: Irish-affiliated companies are making waves across industries! 🌍💰 ✨ Leading the charge: Shane Hegarty, an Irish neuroscientist and co-founder of Axonis Therapeutics, celebrates a $115 million Series A funding round—right on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This funding aims to revolutionize treatments for neurological disorders, restoring nervous system function and offering hope to countless patients. 🧠👏 But that’s not all—here’s a roundup of even more incredible funding success stories: 📊 Customs Window A comprehensive customs declaration solution, raising €800k to expand into the UK. 💉 SynOx Therapeutics $92 million raised to advance emactuzumab—a promising cancer therapy for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour. 🧬 Ovagen Group Limited €2 million Series A equity investment for the world’s first germ-free eggs, revolutionizing vaccine development. ⚡ GridBeyond $7.8 million to boost AI-powered energy management and advanced grid services. 🏡 The Freebird Club Awarded €500,000 to scale a travel and homestay platform for seniors worldwide. 💸 Payslip €1.5 million secured to enhance AI capabilities for smarter payroll management. 📚 Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering Inc. $2 million in pre-seed funding for autonomous marine drones—founded by Irish engineers in San Francisco. 📊 Dataships €500k raised to simplify email marketing compliance and drive growth for businesses. The Irish innovation scene is buzzing, and these wins prove there’s no slowing down. Which story inspires you the most? Let me know in the comments! P.S. Repost this to share the good news with your network. ♻️

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It's been four years since I implemented a full refit of my business. Jumping on an opportunity, I used technology to increase output and patient safety, leading to a 50% increase in business growth. The post scale return on investment (ROI) was 6 months. Now, I'm using another opportunity to add an additional 32m² to the business and create a new full refit. This one will be half the budget, an immeasurable more hours in qualitative research and a post scale ROI of 48 months. Why am I doing it so? The reason is that even though the organisation has always been customer centric, with safety being a priority, I made decisions from my own eyes. This time, I'm only using the viewpoint of my team and my customers. There are no decisions made only on traditional profit based metrics. Every step is for the team and the customer. Empowerment has been key to this, in particular to enabling my team to deliver the best promise we can. Quick sales are out, internal marketing and customer driven innovations are in. I owe a big thank you to UCD Professional Academy and in particular to Joe Wilde and my fellow students who advised me alongside my journey - such as a brainstorming chat from Geraldine Penney and Amy Millar to open my eyes to my biggest advantage right in front of me. As always, a big thank you to Laura Garrett, Kim Flanagan and Derek McHugh for all their help. And of course, the best team a business owner could ask for, especially my rocks Eve Brennan and Aoife O’Keeffe. Together, we're going to take the experience an established brand brings and combine it with the latest CX and technological advances along with customer centric information to create a brand the country hasn't seen.

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📍 "She said factors such as digitalisation, automation and AI are reshaping the industry."   It's not just the biopharma industry, it's every industry. As more GenAI tools are layered into existing workflows, a significant challenge will be planning, tracking and maintaining a balance between legacy skills and next-gen skills. Who has what skills and where do the gaps exist? Most companies don’t know what skills they have or know how to collect this data. Building an accurate, holistic and real-time view of the skills and proficiency levels held by your organization is the foundation to becoming a skills-driven organization. 💡   https://lnkd.in/eZVSua5N #pharmaceutical #pharma #skills #humanresources #learninganddevelopment #talentmanagement

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My thanks to Mandy Daly, for writing this insightful article. Mandy highlights some crucial points for all MedTech innovators while offering plenty of hope for the future. #PatientEngagement #AIforGood #PatientAdvocacy

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