Leadership

Warner Chilcott to open new HQ in Dundalk

24.02.2010
Global pharmaceutical giant Warner Chilcott has today announced it is to establish a new headquarters in Dundalk, Co Louth, with the project having the potential to create up to 200 high-skill jobs in the coming years.

The investment is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Warner Chilcott’s new Dundalk HQ is expected to house a number of activities, which may include executive offices, analytical services, manufacturing operations and shared services to support Warner Chilcott’s operations in the EU.

The company currently focuses on the gastroenterology, women's healthcare, dermatology and urology segments of the US and Western European pharmaceuticals markets

“This development is excellent news for the north-east region and Ireland as a whole,” said the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD.

“Dundalk is one of Ireland’s busiest economic corridors, between Dublin and Belfast, and today’s announcement will bring new high-quality employment opportunities to the region, adding further to the region’s portfolio of world-class foreign direct investment companies operating here, which include Xerox, Heinz, Moffett, Diageo, ABB, National Pen and Satir,” she added.

“We are excited to establish a new headquarters in Dundalk and are delighted with the support being provided by IDA Ireland. We anticipate that the new facility will play an integral role in the growth of our business,” said Warner Chilcott’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Boissonneault.

Headquartered in Ardee, Ireland, Warner Chilcott has employees in 12 countries in North America and Western Europe. The company's manufacturing facilities are located in Puerto Rico, Northern Ireland and Germany.