Irish medtech Aerogen to create over 700 new jobs in Galway and Shannon

Irish med tech company Aerogen is set to create 725 new jobs in Galway and Shannon over the next 10 years, as part of a €300 million investment.

The Aerogen Group is headquartered in Dangan in Galway and the new roles will be across research and development, manufacturing, and science and engineering.

It says the investment plan will increase its global workforce to over 2,000, of which over 1,100 will be based in Ireland.

Aerogen technology has been used to treat over 25 million patients in emergency departments, adult and paediatric ICUs, general wards and ambulance services in 75 countries worldwide.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke was on site in Galway to preside over Aerogen’s growth announcement and deliver Enterprise Ireland’s results. “The government through Enterprise Ireland is targeting ambitious scaling of Irish multinationals that will help drive the Irish economy and our competitive advantage forward.

"Aerogen’s announcement today is evidence of that Irish multinational ambition in action, and we are delighted to support them on their patient-focused mission."

John Power, CEO and Founder of Aerogen said, “We are delighted to announce this continued expansion of Aerogen as a truly global life science company. Enterprise Ireland have been a superb partner in supporting this journey on which we just reached the pivotal milestone of having treated our 25th millionth patient, and we will continue to innovate across the respiratory journey for patients from our HQ here in Galway.”