The new Dublin-based team will help develop new RxSense products and advance the company’s AI-powered innovation, the company said.
US health-tech RxSense has opened its first European office in Dublin, with 75 full-time engineering and product roles set to be created over the next two years.
The company provides technology solutions to pharmacies and health systems to drive margins, while also powering discount cards and digital marketplaces to deliver lower cost prescriptions to consumers.
The new Dublin-based team will help develop new RxSense products and advance the company’s AI-powered innovation. The expansion is set to tap into Ireland’s talent and innovation ecosystem to support the company’s growth and scale its US operations, it said.
SiliconRepublic.com has reached out to IDA Ireland – the country’s foreign direct investment agency – for more information.
“Ireland has a well-earned reputation for excellence in technology, and many US companies have found tremendous success expanding here,” said Rick Bates, the founder and CEO at RxSense.
“We want to build a team that is deeply aligned with our culture and mission and works collaboratively in a high-performing environment. Dublin offers that in abundance, it’s talent-dense, innovation-driven and culturally in sync with our US roots.”
RxSense saved 11m patients an average of $76 per script in 2023, the company told Forbes. While for its business clients, it gathered around 35m data points a day on wholesale and retail pricing.
“RxSense’s decision to establish its first European office in Dublin is very welcome news and I thank the company for its commitment to creating 75 high-quality tech jobs,” said Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, TD.
“This investment is a strong vote of confidence in Ireland’s world-class talent and thriving innovation ecosystem.
“RxSense’s presence here will not only strengthen our position as a global leader in healthcare technology but also contribute to the development of solutions that make healthcare more accessible.
Michael Lohan, the CEO of IDA Ireland added: “This decision to create 75 high value jobs here is a strong endorsement of Ireland’s reputation as a global hub for technology and innovation.
“Our pro-business environment and highly skilled talent pool make Ireland an ideal location for companies looking to expand into Europe.
In recent days, DocuSign announced plans to expand its Dublin engineering team by 20pc, while healthcare software company Dedalus said it would create 100 new roles over the next four years.
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