Global biotech firm to create over 100 jobs at Cork plant

A global biotech giant is to create more than 100 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Cork.

BioMarin Pharmaceuticals made the announcement yesterday as it marked its first anniversary in Ireland.

The company, which specialises in the manufacture of drugs used in the treatment of extremely rare genetic diseases, acquired the manufacturing plant in Shanbally from Pfizer last year for close to $48.5m (€38.6m).