Pfizer sheds 180 jobs

Some 180 jobs are to be lost at leading pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, it was announced today.

Pfizer sheds 180 jobs
Wed, 06 Aug, 2008 - 15:40

Some 180 jobs are to be lost at leading pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, it was announced today.

The company said it was forced to make the cuts at its flagship Little Island plant in Co Cork after it failed to secure a buyer for the facility.

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