Amgen to Expand Dublin Workforce to 2,544 by 2030 Amidst Car Park Planning Dispute

Biopharmaceutical firm Amgen plans to significantly increase its workforce in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, adding 728 jobs by 2030, bringing the total number of employees at its Irish base to 2,544. This expansion is coupled with a contentious planning application for a substantial increase in car parking spaces at its Pottery Road facility.

Workforce Growth and Manufacturing Capacity

According to planning documents filed with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Amgen’s Irish headcount will rise from 1,816 in 2025 to 2,544 by 2030. An additional 537 staff are expected to be hired by 2027, with projections indicating further growth to 2,888 employees by 2035. RTÉ reports this expansion reflects the site’s importance as one of Amgen’s largest manufacturing facilities outside of the United States.

The Pottery Road site plays a “critical role in the global supply of its innovative medicines,” producing treatments for conditions including cancer, autoimmune diseases, high cholesterol and rare blood diseases. Production capacity is projected to quadruple in the next three to five years, necessitating the workforce expansion. The Irish Times

Car Park Planning Application and Local Opposition

To accommodate the growing workforce, Amgen has applied to build 1,087 new car parking spaces, comprising a six-story, 853-space car park and 234 surface spaces. This would bring the total number of parking spaces on site to 1,303. Though, the proposal has faced opposition from local residents concerned about the scale and visual impact of the multi-story car park. Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has paused the scheme, requesting further information. RTÉ

Financial Performance and Company Information

Amgen Technology (Ireland) UC, registered in Ireland under company number 415665, reported revenues of $5.62 billion (€4.85 billion) in 2024, a 41% increase. Amgen Ireland. The company acquired the Pottery Road site from Pfizer in 2011.

Commitment to Sustainable Transportation

Despite the need for increased parking, Amgen has stated a goal to reduce the percentage of staff commuting by car to 71% by 2028, a significant decrease from current levels. The Irish Times

Amgen is similarly the current sponsor of the Irish Open golf tournament, to be held at President Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort in September.