Novartis

The company has announced it plans to implement 'a new focused strategy' at its Novartis Global Service Centre, located in Elm Park, Dublin 4, ...

"Although we live in uncertain times, the Government is doing everything we can to keep the economy in good health and to sustain our current record levels of employment," the Tánaiste added. "Given the nature of the work and sector involved, I would hope they can find new employment quickly. In a statement, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar described the announcement as a "major blow to workers and their families".

Novartis currently employs 1000 people in the Dublin facility and said the decision is part of a plan to restructure its global business.

The deal is expected to formally close sometime this year. “Given the nature of the work and sector involved, I would hope they can find new employment quickly,” he said. I have also asked my officials and IDA Ireland to keep me informed of developments, especially regarding precisely how many roles are at risk before the end of 2024 and what the redundancy package will be.” The company said it will consult with employee representatives as required under Irish law. The company has not specified which jobs are being cut. Novartis currently employs around 1,000 people in this location.

Pharma group has moved to new global structure in 2022 in a bid to cut costs.

“The company also missed out on the Covid vaccine profits that rival Pfizer and smaller biotech firms generated during the pandemic.” The group, which employs around 1,000 people at its global service centre at Elmpark on Merrion Road, said the operation will continue to play a “vital role” within the new structure. However, the Zurich and New York-listed company, which also employs some 500 people in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, said that up to 400 jobs could “potentially” be affected in Dublin.

Novartis is swinging the layoff axe once again, and this time it's falling on operations in Dublin. The Swiss pharma is cutting about 400 jobs at its global ...

The changes will occur at the Novartis Global Service Centre in Dublin by the end of 2024.

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The cost-saving cuts are set to impact staff working at the Novartis Global Service Center (NGSC) in Dublin, where most of company's ...

Prior to the job cuts announcement, Novartis employed 1,500 people across Ireland. This is expected to save the company at least €1bn by 2024. The Swiss multinational did not signal any jobs would be cut at its manufacturing site in Ringaskiddy Co Cork.