Boston Scientific

Commenting at the recent announcement by Boston Scientific of a €50 million R&D investment at its Galway facility, Jim Tobin, CEO of Boston Scientific said, ‘We are very pleased to be announcing this investment in Ireland. The Galway R&D team have an impressive talent base and a strong track record of delivering innovation. We look forward to their continuing contributions.’

Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, US, is a public company listed on the NYSE (BSX).  It employs 25,000 people in 26 manufacturing, distribution and technology centers worldwide. 

Boston Scientific is committed to continued investment in Research, Development and Innovation, investing in new technologies across all areas of the company.

First established in Ireland in 1994, with the support of IDA, Boston Scientific is the largest medical device company in Ireland and employs 4,900 people in 4 manufacturing sites.

Galway
The Galway facility employs 3,000 people and operations include R&D for cardiology products. Boston Scientific in Clonmel employs 575 people and manufactures pacemakers and defibrillators. Recent announcements by Boston Scientific include a €50 million Research and Development investment in the Galway facility.

Cork
The Cork operation employs 1200 people and manufactures neurovascular products.

Donegal
The Letterkenny facility employs 130 and manufactures balloon cutting stents.
 

In 2008 Boston Scientific announced a €50 million strategic Research and Development Investment at its Co. Galway facility.