| The Irish Medical Device Association (IMDA) is working to make Ireland the location of choice for research and development, manufacture and marketing of innovative products in the Medical Device and Diagnostic Sector.
This is characterised by:
- innovation and entrepreneurship in R&D;
- world-class manufacturing and supply chain strategies;
- responsiveness to patient and user needs through in-depth market knowledge;
- strong growth in added value and exports.
The sector's ultimate goal is to become a self-regenerating industry, from which a series of new products can evolve. IMDA works to make this goal a reality.
IMDA Strategy 2008 -2011
Following a period of intense review and consultation in late-2007, members identified four areas of opportunity for the Irish medical technologies industry to focus on for the next four years.
- Manufacturing and operational excellence
Sustain the manufacturing base and continue to grow investment in operations by delivering higher value to investors than that available in competing locations globally.
- Innovation, research, development and commercialisation
Exploit innovation and R&D opportunities in the medical technology sector by nurturing strong interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration, and thereby maximise the potential for commercialisation within Ireland.
Increase the value generated in medical technology companies operating in Ireland by attracting significant levels of shared services investment.
Continue to develop the sector’s highly educated talented workforce, which is key to meeting the future needs of the rapidly changing global industry, as technology and healthcare delivery systems advance.
IMDA members are strongly committed to working with all those who have an interest in developing the capabilities and infrastructure which are necessary to build an even more innovative and successful medical technologies industry in Ireland
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