Medical technology company Medtronic has announced plans to create 85 new jobs at its Galway facility as part of a wider expansion of its European operations. The company will establish a dedicated software development hub focused on advancing care for patients with implanted cardiac devices.
The new centre will concentrate on cloud-based systems and software designed to connect implanted devices with clinicians in real time. Medtronic said the initiative will support the development of technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes globally, particularly through more continuous monitoring of heart conditions.
The concept, described by the company as “continuous, connected care,” allows data from implanted devices to be transmitted securely to healthcare professionals. This enables earlier detection of potential issues and more responsive treatment decisions, while also reducing the need for frequent in-person checks.
Advances in digital health technology have made it possible to gather and analyse cardiac data remotely, giving clinicians greater insight into patient conditions as they evolve. Medtronic said the new hub will play a key role in scaling these capabilities, with a focus on improving both efficiency in healthcare delivery and patient confidence in long-term care.
The expansion builds on Medtronic’s established presence in the west of Ireland, where it has operated for several years. The company said access to a strong pipeline of skilled graduates from Irish universities was a key factor in selecting Galway for the new development centre.
The project has also received support from the Industrial Development Authority, which said the Patient Care Systems hub aligns with Ireland’s broader strategy to develop its digital health and medical technology sectors. The agency has been working to position Ireland as a key location for innovation in connected healthcare, combining engineering expertise with software development.
The expansion is expected to further strengthen ties between Ireland’s technology and life sciences industries, which have increasingly converged as digital tools become central to modern healthcare systems.
Medtronic said recruitment for the new roles is already under way, with positions expected across software engineering, data systems and digital health development. The company will host an event in Galway next week to outline the future direction of the project and the potential impact of connected cardiac care technologies.
As investment in digital healthcare accelerates, the Galway hub is set to become a key part of Medtronic’s global strategy to integrate real-time data and medical devices into a more responsive care model.
