Adding to the existing biologic manufacturing operations for bulk drug substance, this new investment - and the roles it creates - will significantly expand manufacturing and laboratory capacity in Cruiserath, as the campus adds new technologies and capabilities supporting SDP manufacturing. The co-location of drug substance and drug product manufacturing alongside existing global testing capabilities offers significant strategic agility to the global supply of medicinal products to patients from our commercial brands and clinical pipeline.
Padraig Keane, Vice President, Cruiserath Biologics, said: “This is significant news and a proud day at Cruiserath Biologics as this SDP facility strengthens not only our capabilities on campus, but allows us to be agile and responsive to patient needs across the globe. This investment will expand our capacity for aseptic drug products, reinforce stable production for global supply, and accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative biologic therapies alongside other pipeline medicines. This year we celebrate 60 years of BMS in Ireland, across our three sites in Ireland we continue to play a critical role in the global production, development, and supply network.”
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA (Industrial Development Agency), said: ‘’Bristol Myer Squibb’s decision to invest $400 million at their Cruiserath campus along with 350 new jobs is most welcome news and underscores the strategic importance of Ireland in their global operations. It is proof of the company’s future commitment to Ireland and a testament to Ireland’s continued attractiveness as a location for biopharma investment.''
Karin Shanahan, EVP, Global Product Development and Supply, who leads our global manufacturing network, including Cruiserath, added: “The Cruiserath Biologics site will continue to play a crucial role in our company’s success moving forward. Coupled with the breadth of knowledge and expertise of our employees, this sterile drug product site, co-partnered alongside our biologics facility, will allow us to further enhance our operations as we strive to get more medicines to more patients faster. Our workforce is truly committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases and I’m proud to be a part of this historic day for our Irish footprint.”
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