Industry
Ireland Announces Major Updates to Employment Permit Occupation Lists
A detailed analytical deep-dive into the Irish Government's 2026 updates to Critical Skills and General Employment Permit lists, reviewing quotas, key sectors, and the proposed changes to the 50:50 rule.
Industry
AbbVie Nears $11 Billion Acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics to Bolster Immunology Pipeline
AbbVie is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire clinical-stage biotech Apogee Therapeutics for approximately $10.9 billion in cash, aiming to secure the promising long-acting eczema therapy zumilokibart.
Industry
Laprophan Accelerates International Expansion with Completion of Rivopharm Acquisition in Switzerland
Moroccan pharmaceutical group Laprophan finalizes its acquisition of a controlling stake in Swiss pharmaceutical firm Rivopharm, securing a strategic industrial base in Europe and expanding its global footprint.
Clinical Trials
J-Pharma and Uniphar Advance Nanvuranlat into Global Phase III Trial for Biliary Tract Cancer
Japanese biotech J-Pharma and Ireland-based Uniphar have received FDA alignment to bypass Phase II and advance nanvuranlat (JPH203) directly into a pivotal global Phase III study for second-line biliary tract cancer.
Industry
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Strikes Strategic $820M Research Deal with AbCellera for Next-Gen T-Cell Engaging Antibodies
Discover how Jazz Pharmaceuticals and AbCellera are joining forces in a high-stakes, $820M biopharma collaboration to pioneer next-generation T-cell engaging (TCE) multispecific antibodies targeting gastrointestinal cancers and challenging solid tumors.
Industry
The 47% Problem: Is the Irish Graduate Job Market Broken?
A staggering 47% of Irish employers have slashed entry-level and graduate roles in 2026. What does this massive structural shift mean for the Class of 2025 and 2026, and how can graduates pivot to survive the "entry-level paradox"?
Pharmaceutical
Leading CDMO Companies in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Contract Manufacturing in 2026
A comprehensive guide to the top CDMO companies in Ireland - from Hovione and Thermo Fisher in Cork to EirGen Pharma in Waterford and HiTech Health in Galway. Full profiles, capabilities, certifications, and facilities of Ireland's leading contract development and manufacturing organizations.
Regulatory Affairs
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Issues Major Recall for Duloxetine Capsules
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has initiated a voluntary recall of hundreds of thousands of bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules due to the presence of nitrosamine impurities exceeding FDA limits.
Pharmaceutical
Enterprise Ireland Reports Record €38.86bn in Exports: What It Means for Indigenous Life Sciences
Enterprise Ireland has announced record total exports of €38.86 billion. With the Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences sector surging by 14% to €13.16 billion, we analyse what this means for Ireland's homegrown pharma ecosystem.
Biotechnology
Council Agrees Mandate on Measures to Advance Biotech Innovation in the EU
The Council has agreed its position on targeted amendments to health legislation that seek to boost innovation in the EU's biotechnology sector, updating rules on genetically modified micro-organisms and organ processing.
Regulatory Affairs
Consumer Watchdog Launches Major Probe into Retail Pharmacy Sector Pricing
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a comprehensive market study into Ireland's retail pharmacy sector, targeting opaque pricing practices and a lack of competition.
Pharmaceutical
Ireland in the Crosshairs: How New U.S. Tax Rules and Trade Policies Threaten the Irish Pharma Boom
New U.S. disclosure regulations and aggressive "America First" trade policies from the Trump administration have exposed the massive tax payments of U.S. pharmaceutical giants in Ireland, placing the country's fiscal stability under intense scrutiny.