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Main Subject - Relocating in Northern Ireland
Value for money, a co-operative, skilled and enthusiastic workforce keen to see investors doing well, have combined to make Northern Ireland an attractive option for both public and private sector relocations. It’s an equalling appealing choice for the kind of internationally mobile, high skills level individuals who are considering a move.
This region, once marred by its history of political instability and violence, is developing a new designer appeal. It is st
This region, once marred by its history of political instability and violence, is developing a new designer appeal. It is st
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
arting to draw in the kind of internationally mobile, high skill level businesses and entrepreneurs with whom it seeks to build a more positive future.
Invest Northern Ireland, the local enterprise agency, points out that it has helped to secure annual investments of over ?150 million, well above the level one might expect for a population of just 1.7 million people. It’s a persuasive combination which has encouraged many investors such as Halifax, Regus, Prudent
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
al and a network of national government benefits offices to establish and grow significant back office operations in the region.
Why has it been so successful? One very clear reason is the price of prime office space. In Belfast, the rental figure is just ?12.50/$24 per square foot against, for example, Glasgow’s ?22/$41 or Birmingham’s ?28/$52. Wages, too, are lower by about nine per cent on average and Watson Wyatt research reveals that a senior programmer cost
Why has it been so successful? One very clear reason is the price of prime office space. In Belfast, the rental figure is just ?12.50/$24 per square foot against, for example, Glasgow’s ?22/$41 or Birmingham’s ?28/$52. Wages, too, are lower by about nine per cent on average and Watson Wyatt research reveals that a senior programmer cost
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
ing $120,000 in New York or San Francisco and $105,000 in London will cost just $70,000 in Belfast.
For young graduates, the gap may be as much as 29 per cent while for more senior staff, it may be even wider. From the perspective of incoming labour, this is not necessarily a disincentive since the cost of property, telecoms and travel are lower while the quality of life is excellent.
Operating costs and sick leave absence run at lower levels too. Northern Irela
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
d also enjoys an excellent historic record in industrial relations terms with strikes and associated activities a rarity.
Public sector incentives are providing appropriate training and incoming companies can anticipate considerable support in up-skilling staff through the Training and Employment Agency.
In a world where the quality of the labour force is becoming ever more important, Northern Ireland excels. The workforce is younger than the rest of the UK with
In a world where the quality of the labour force is becoming ever more important, Northern Ireland excels. The workforce is younger than the rest of the UK with
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
almost 60 per cent under the age of 40 and the exceptionally high standards in the education system provide a strong pool of available talent. Northern Ireland's schools boast a higher level of university entrance than anywhere else in the UK with over 60 per cent of school leavers achieving two A levels at grades A to C.
Innovation, education and dynamism are the key strengths. There two major universities spread across several campuses from Belfast to Londonder
Innovation, education and dynamism are the key strengths. There two major universities spread across several campuses from Belfast to Londonder
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
ry and Coleraine. The Queen’s University of Belfast is much older and one of the original four universities on the island designed by the Belfast-born architect Sir Charles Lanyon in 1845. Its intention then was to encourage higher education for Catholics and Presbyterians as a counterpart to Trinity College in Dublin. Now it is a centre of excellence in both the Arts and Science as well as new technology and cutting-edge computer development.
The University of U
The University of U
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
ster grew out of the Ulster Polytechnic, established back in the 1970s, and now has a superb reputation across the fields of business and new technology.
Both institutions have globally recognised research centres across a whole range of disciplines, and both are spinning out products, services and inventions for which there is a keen commercial market. They are aggressively capitalising on these opportunities.
Technology transfer is now the key driver when it c
Both institutions have globally recognised research centres across a whole range of disciplines, and both are spinning out products, services and inventions for which there is a keen commercial market. They are aggressively capitalising on these opportunities.
Technology transfer is now the key driver when it c
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
mes to relocation: knowledge based sectors accounted for 76 per cent of all foreign direct investment last year. Call centres and contact centres are flourishing - global blue chip names such as Microsoft, Oracle and Yell have a presence, and other world class companies are present in sectors such as engineering, health technology and aerospace.
Another key sector earmarked for further growth is tourism. An end to ongoing political violence has provided a boost f
Another key sector earmarked for further growth is tourism. An end to ongoing political violence has provided a boost f
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
or an industry that struggled seriously under the pressure of relentless news reports depicting bombs, shootings and street violence. Yet Northern Ireland has a wonderful array of coast and country, city and hamlet, mountains and lakes.
The re-emergence of tourism has once again opened up Northern Ireland to the world. Visitors are amazed by the variety of its beauty, from the Glens of Antrim to the Fermanagh Lakelands so beautifully depicted in the art of TP Fla
The re-emergence of tourism has once again opened up Northern Ireland to the world. Visitors are amazed by the variety of its beauty, from the Glens of Antrim to the Fermanagh Lakelands so beautifully depicted in the art of TP Fla
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
agan. There is the fabulous walking and climbing of the peaks of the Mourne Mountains spread across County Down and made iconic in that traditional song by Percy French, Oh Mary this London’s a wonderful sight, With people here working by day and by night…but for all that I found there, I might as well be where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea.” A significant number of decisions on relocation have been taken after senior executives of companies have c
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
me to see the quality of life for themselves.
Business infrastructure is also excellent. Any knowledge economy relies on telecommunications as its backbone, and Northern Ireland can now boast 100 per cent broadband coverage. Across the border in the Republic, telephone services are still seen as being second class. This is true much more in the perception than in the reality, but old habits die hard and the fact that Northern Ireland is now universally wired for
Business infrastructure is also excellent. Any knowledge economy relies on telecommunications as its backbone, and Northern Ireland can now boast 100 per cent broadband coverage. Across the border in the Republic, telephone services are still seen as being second class. This is true much more in the perception than in the reality, but old habits die hard and the fact that Northern Ireland is now universally wired for
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
online access gives it a distinct business advantage.
Of course, not everything in the garden is rosy. Communications between north and south are good - the trip from Belfast to Dublin takes only two hours or so by road and there are trains every half hour - and the Republic has become an economic powerhouse in recent years. Blue chip names which have invested south of the border include Microsoft, Google and Dell, and the Dublin government provides incentives su
Of course, not everything in the garden is rosy. Communications between north and south are good - the trip from Belfast to Dublin takes only two hours or so by road and there are trains every half hour - and the Republic has become an economic powerhouse in recent years. Blue chip names which have invested south of the border include Microsoft, Google and Dell, and the Dublin government provides incentives su
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
h as a low rate of corporation tax, which the north, with tax rates set by the UK Treasury, simply cannot match. The Republic is also in the Eurozone which is seen by inward investors as a distinct advantage, not least because it virtually eliminates transaction costs.
Faced with these challenges, Northern Ireland has become more determined to succeed. There is better co-operation between north and south now, particularly in areas such as technology and tourism a
Faced with these challenges, Northern Ireland has become more determined to succeed. There is better co-operation between north and south now, particularly in areas such as technology and tourism a
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
d pragmatism sometimes dictates an all-Ireland approach is most appropriate.
The island of Ireland has tended to be perceived, like Scotland, as peripheral to Europe. It’s an unfair perception since there are good air connections from Belfast and Dublin plus of course frequent ferry connections across the Channel and to the UK mainland. Destinations throughout Europe and direct flights to the States make Ireland no more difficult than anywhere in the UK to travel
The island of Ireland has tended to be perceived, like Scotland, as peripheral to Europe. It’s an unfair perception since there are good air connections from Belfast and Dublin plus of course frequent ferry connections across the Channel and to the UK mainland. Destinations throughout Europe and direct flights to the States make Ireland no more difficult than anywhere in the UK to travel
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As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
to and from.
in relative terms, Northern Ireland is quite a small area, accounting for about a sixth of the whole island or 14,139 sq km. Its diminutive size brings with it certain advantages - there is less traffic and less congestion, for instance, as well as more open areas and unspoilt country and coast. Roads are good, the residential property market is booming but still affordable and the range of leisure and shopping options is excellent.
Add in generous
in relative terms, Northern Ireland is quite a small area, accounting for about a sixth of the whole island or 14,139 sq km. Its diminutive size brings with it certain advantages - there is less traffic and less congestion, for instance, as well as more open areas and unspoilt country and coast. Roads are good, the residential property market is booming but still affordable and the range of leisure and shopping options is excellent.
Add in generous
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
levels of financial assistance, a pro business climate and a committed population determined to achieve success, and it's easy to see why it's a good place to locate a business.
[CASE STUDY]
Citigroup
The world’s largest financial services company, Citigroup, set up a technology centre of excellence in Belfast just over a year ago. It will create up to 375 jobs and contribute some ?65 million to the local economy over the first five years.
Bill Mills, Chie
[CASE STUDY]
Citigroup
The world’s largest financial services company, Citigroup, set up a technology centre of excellence in Belfast just over a year ago. It will create up to 375 jobs and contribute some ?65 million to the local economy over the first five years.
Bill Mills, Chie
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
Executive Officer of Citigroup’s Global Corporate and Investment Bank, said: “Citigroup has ambitious growth plans which depend on developing the technology platforms supporting each of our business areas. The Belfast Centre will play a significant role in this, enhancing our cost competitive position and offering us the opportunity to grow resource levels quickly.
Citigroup brings together banking, insurance, and investments under one umbrella, employing 275,0
Citigroup brings together banking, insurance, and investments under one umbrella, employing 275,0
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
00 and managing 200 million customer accounts across six continents in more than 100 countries.
As well as creating high value jobs the investment will introduce new investment banking technology and skills to Northern Ireland strengthening the region’s attraction for other potential inward investors.
Invest Northern Ireland will contribute over ?7.6 million towards the investment.
Leslie Morrison, chief executive of Invest NI, described the investment as “a si
As well as creating high value jobs the investment will introduce new investment banking technology and skills to Northern Ireland strengthening the region’s attraction for other potential inward investors.
Invest Northern Ireland will contribute over ?7.6 million towards the investment.
Leslie Morrison, chief executive of Invest NI, described the investment as “a si
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
nificant affirmation of Northern Ireland’s capability. The establishment of a technology centre of excellence fits very well with Invest Northern Ireland’s focus on developing the software and financial services sectors and encouraging R&D and application development activities.
“We hope it will act as a catalyst to stimulate further growth in this specialist sector, which has already attracted global brands such as Liberty IT and Northbrook, to Northern Ireland.
“We hope it will act as a catalyst to stimulate further growth in this specialist sector, which has already attracted global brands such as Liberty IT and Northbrook, to Northern Ireland.
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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