Datavant expands into Ireland, creating 125 new jobs in Galway

On March 31, 2025, the U.S. health data platform Datavant announced the opening of a global research and development center in Galway, Ireland. This center will initially create 125 jobs focused on engineering and technology as part of their expansion into Europe. The new Global Development Centre is planned to be operational by the end of 2027, with recruitment efforts already underway for various roles to support both engineering and corporate systems. Datavant's CEO, Kyle Armbrester, made this announcement during an event attended by significant figures like Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA. Key members of the management team, including Matt Vail, Arnaub Chatterjee, and Susan Yun were also present, emphasizing the importance of this venture. Ciaran O’Toole was appointed as vice-president of engineering and Galway's technical lead, who will be at the forefront of establishing the engineering team in Ireland. O’Toole underscored the importance of the local talent ecosystem and relevant educational institutions, which played a significant role in the decision to select Galway for this initiative. The development center aims to integrate with the existing tech and product teams, facilitating around-the-clock productivity and better service for European customers. As a part of their mission, Datavant is addressing a critical challenge in healthcare: fragmented data. By integrating various patient-level datasets and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, the company seeks to create a more connected healthcare system. This announcement signals a significant investment in Ireland's tech landscape, particularly at a time when secure data transfer is becoming increasingly vital in healthcare across the globe.