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Orion announced on 10 September 2020 that it is planning to change and refocus the strategy of its R&D function. The co-operation negotiations in Finland related to these changes have been completed. As a result of the negotiations, 13 persons will be given a notice.
The changes and renewal of the Orion Research and Development organisation are intended to strengthen the company's R&D portfolio and speed up the progress of research projects. The co-operation negotiations concerning its R&D function (over 500 employees) in Finland - in Espoo, Turku and Kuopio have been completed. The negotiations concerned all members of staff in all personnel groups in R&D in Finland.
In addition to the lay-offs some employees will be transferred from the Researh and Development function to other roles at Orion Group as a part of the the reorganisation of operations.
As a result of the negotiations, 13 persons of the company's personnel will be given a notice. The lay-offs are planned to be implemented during 2020.
On 10 September 2020 Orion issued a negotiation proposal, as laid down in the Finnish Act on Co-operation within Undertakings, on the reorganisation of operations and possible personnel reductions. According to the original estimate, the negotiations could have led to cutting up to 25 jobs.
Contact person:
Terhi Ormio
Vice President, Communications, Orion Corporation
Tel. +358 50 966 4646
terhi.ormio@orion.fi
Publisher:
Orion Corporation
Communications
Orionintie 1A, FI-02200 Espoo, Finland
Homepage: www.orion.fi/en
Orion is a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company - a builder of well-being. Orion develops, manufactures and markets human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is continuously developing new drugs and treatment methods. The core therapy areas of Orion's pharmaceutical R&D are neurological disorders, oncology, Finnish heritage rare diseases and respiratory diseases for which Orion develops inhaled Easyhaler® pulmonary drugs. Orion's net sales in 2019 amounted to EUR 1,051 million and the company had about 3,300 employees at the end of the year. Orion's A and B shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.