Recruitment for 85 roles at new global centre of excellence begins
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Pictured: Fionnuala Mannion and Shane Cooney, Medtronic
Medtronic has announced the establishment of a European software development hub in Galway for its Patient Care Systems (PCS) function. The site will serve as a global centre of excellence for cardiac digital health, supporting the development of advanced software solutions that enhance care for patients with implanted cardiac devices.
Recruitment for an initial 85 roles is underwayand the company anticipates continued growth over the next three years, reflecting sustained investment in digital health innovation.
Medtronic PCS develops software platforms that support clinicians and patients throughout the cardiac care journey. Expanding this capability in Ireland strengthens Medtronic’s global software footprint and accelerates the delivery of connected data-driven care solutions.
Alex Mann, vice president, PCS, said: “It gives me great pleasure to announce the establishment of our Patient Care Systems software hub in Galway, which will serve as a key part of our global organisation. This investment reflects our confidence in the exceptional talent, strong engineering heritage and collaborative ecosystem across the West of Ireland.
“PCS in Galway represents far more than an expansion of our footprint. Our vision is to build an enduring software capability that advances cardiac care, accelerates innovation and delivers solutions that empower clinicians and improves patient outcomes worldwide.”
The new PCS hub builds on Medtronic’s more than 40-year presence in Galway and Westmeath and aligns with Ireland’s national strategy to advance digital health capabilities. The expansion will support the development of technologies that enable more personalised, proactive care for patients.
Roles at the Galway site will include leadership, software engineering, and systems reliability positions. The site will focus on developing cloud-based platforms and clinical software that connect devices, clinicians, and patients in real time.
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