Company to create 100 jobs at former Pfizer plant

A total of 100 high-quality jobs are to be created over the next five years following the announcement that BioMarin Pharmaceutical has acquired Pfizer manufacturing in Shanbally, Co Cork.

BioMarin, which focuses on the treatment of rare diseases, is spending $48.5m (€34.2m) on the 133,000 sq.ft. bulk biologics manufacturing facility, with the support of Government through IDA Ireland.