Biotechnology company, Shire, has announced a professional training development collaboration with the National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) in Dublin, Ireland.
Collaboration
As a part of the collaborative agreement, Shire will use NIBRT-GE’s Single Use Centre of Excellence to train new employees, scheduled to start at the company’s new facility in Dunboyne, County Meath
The partnership will include innovative collaboration between Shire and NIBRT for the duration of commissioning validation and start up of the new facility in County Meath, Shire employee training at NIBRT research facility in Dublin as well as an opportunity to base 20 Shire employees at the NIBRT facility for a 12-month period and customised training programmes will be used to enhance the bio-manufacturing skills of Shire employees.
Moreover, Shire will be able to use the NIBRT-GE Single Use Technology Centre of Excellence along with the recently announced Emerson manufacturing automation system available for training at NIBRT.
“We’re delighted to announce this collaboration with NIBRT, a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing research, education and training solutions. NIBRT is uniquely positioned to support Shire and enrich our employees through customised training programmes and provides us the opportunity to utilise NIBRT’s Single Use Centre of Excellence,” stated Susan Hynes, site lead for Dunboyne. “At Shire, our mission is to be the champion for people with rare diseases. Developing our new biologics manufacturing facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, will help us support more patients who need our innovative medicines.”
“The biopharma manufacturing sector continues to thrive in Ireland. Shire’s major expansion in Dunboyne is a confidence statement in its commitment to Ireland and in their ability to source the best talent for their operations,” commented Dominic Carolan, CEO, NIBRT. “The NIBRT-GE Single-Use Centre of Excellence features the latest technologies which will enable us to provide Shire with customised, high-quality training programmes in all aspects of single-use biopharma manufacturing, supported by Emerson Automation Solutions. We look forward to welcoming the first Shire employees later this year.”