BUSINESS
Twenty new tech jobs for Dublin
01-05-2008
by Billy MacInnes
Global pharmaceutical services company United BioSource Corporation is seeking up to 20 project managers after opening an office in Dublin.
The Dublin office of United BioSource Corp (UBC) will focus on providing interactive voice response (IVR) and web technologies to help pharmaceutical companies conduct clinical trials across Europe.
Michael Borkowski, general manager of UBC Clinical Technologies, said the company had opted for Dublin to "develop our EU presence and enhance service to our European customers".
In addition to Ireland's proximity to many of UBC's customers, the company also valued Dublin's "strong infrastructure, highly-skilled workforce and business-friendly environment; we are confident of finding the necessary skills and expertise here".
UBC is seeking professionals experienced in developing technologies for conducting patient randomisation and drug supply management, particularly those with experience using the latest interactive and web technologies.
Gareth Lee, the first project manager to be recruited for the Dublin office, told ENN the company's technology was already in use in hundreds of clinical trials across the globe to enrol patients, randomise them and manage the supply of drugs.
UBC was hoping to recruit project managers for the Dublin office "as soon as possible", he added, claiming there was already high demand for its services.
Lee said IVR can be used in clinical trials for entering patient details, obtaining a patient number, assigning patients to a treatment arm and dispensing treatment kits.
He also hinted at further potential developments from UBC "in the pipeline".
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, UBC also has offices in the UK, Canada and South America. It has more than 1,200 employees worldwide, with over 150 dedicated to delivering clinical technologies.
The firm specialises in providing services for emerging and established life science companies to develop and commercialise medical products.
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