So far, the organisation has already hired for 100 of the previously announced 125 new roles, which are to be filled by the end of the year.

Datavant, a data collaboration platform for the healthcare space, has officially opened its new global R&D centre at Bonham Quay, in Galway City.  

The new location is a 15,000 sq ft office, across two floors and can accommodate up to 160 workspaces. There are also facilities for company-wide town hall meetings, team meet ups and recreational activities. 

The team at the Bonham Quay facility will focus on a number of goals, for example, the advancement of platform enhancements, automated record retrieval, security,  privacy practices and product development. 

Headquartered in New York, Datavant employs nearly 10,000 people. The organisation announced the availability of 125 new roles last year, 100 of which have been filled ahead of schedule, with the final roles to be filled by the end of the year. Datavant has also stated that the company is actively looking to recruit for a range of engineering positions, with a particular focus on experienced software professionals. 

Commenting on the launch the Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke,TD said, “Datavant’s decision to expand and officially open its new Global R&D Centre in Galway is a strong endorsement of Ireland’s ability to attract and support innovation-led investment. 

“It speaks to the depth of our talent pool, the quality of our research and engineering capability and the pro-enterprise environment we have built. I wish all the team at Datavant the very best as they take the next exciting step on their growth journey.”

The Minister of Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, TD, added “This is a fantastic milestone for Galway and for the wider West Region. The official opening of Datavant’s new R&D Centre at Bonham Quay, combined with the announcement that 100 roles have already been filled, demonstrates the momentum that exists in the West Region and the confidence international companies have in Galway as a place to grow.”

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