Bright future for careers in pharma and life sciences

Life science experts say a career in the pharmaceutical sector is a very rewarding life choice, reports John Daly

Ireland’s life sciences sector is to enjoy continued investment, including Eli Lilly, Janssen Sciences and AstraZeneca creating 1,100  new jobs with expansion plans in the near future. Picture: iStock

Ireland is a powerhouse of activity for those looking for employment in the life science sector — an exceptionally buoyant market with over 80,000 people currently working there.

The Biopharmaceutical and Chemical sector alone exported €106 billion in 2021, which accounted for 67% of total goods exported in that year.