DUBLIN, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Novartis (NOVN.S) said on Thursday that it would cut up to 400 jobs in Ireland, or about a quarter of its workforce there, as part of a previously announced restructuring programme that will cut 8,000 jobs globally.
read moreThe changes could potentially impact around 400 staff at its global service centre in Dublin, Novartis said in a statement.
It currently employs 1,500 people in Ireland, including 1,000 in the Dublin operation that it said will continue to play a critical role.
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Ireland is an important location for Novartis due to its unique eco-system of highly educated, skilled and adaptable workforce which is critical in the knowledge-intensive, high-science, pharma sector," Novartis AG said.
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