Up to 200 jobs at Warner Chilcott Louth HQ

Updated: 20:01, Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott is to set up a new headquarters in Dundalk, Co Louth.

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The move, which is being supported by IDA Ireland, has the potential to create up to 200 new jobs over the coming years.

Warner Chilcott focuses on the gastroenterology, women's healthcare, dermatology and urology segments of the European and US markets.

The new jobs at Dundalk are expected to include analytical services, manufacturing operations and shared services to support Warner Chilcott's operations in the EU.

Last year, the company moved its headquarters from Bermuda to Ardee, Co Louth.

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