This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

One of the world’s leading health data companies – Datavant – has opened a global R&D hub in Galway city.

Recruitment by the Arizona-based company is underway for the 125 jobs needed in Galway over the next two years

Galway native Ciaran O’Toole has been announced as the company’s new Vice President of Engineering and Galway Technical Lead.

Datavant develops and maintains a digital ecosystem for the exchange of healthcare data.

It’ll initially work from Portershed a Dó, and plans to open a centre in the city before the end of the year.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke says this is another confidence display by a U.S based company