Empowering engineering employees with career opportunities that foster innovation

Olive Behan

Engineering Specialist, MSD

Fionnuala Bruton

Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Engineer, MSD

Angela Prior

Automation Engineer, MSD

Find out why companies should foster a workplace that empowers innovation and champions diverse career paths across a wide range of disciplines.

MSD is one of Ireland’s leading healthcare companies, with over 3,000 people working across its Irish network of seven sites in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Tipperary and Meath. With a dynamic, inclusive and purpose-driven culture across all sites, the company places a strong focus on employee wellbeing and career development.

Continuous learning opportunities in engineering

Olive Behan is an Engineering Specialist at the Swords site. Thinking back to her early years, she reflects on what inspired her to pursue a career in STEM. “My dad sparked my love for problem-solving and technical work. Whether fixing the boiler or completing DIY projects, he considered me his apprentice, instilling curiosity from a young age,” she says.

Olive’s passion for engineering has since been furthered by her drive to pursue continuous learning: “I’ve been so fortunate to have so many allies and mentors throughout my career who encouraged me to continue my education part-time. By doing so, I had the opportunity to upskill without having to put my career on hold, helping me stay ahead in my field.

I’ve been so fortunate to have so
many allies and mentors throughout
my career who encouraged me to
continue my education part-time.

Mentorship and collaboration enhance innovation

For Fionnuala Bruton, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Engineer at Dunboyne in Co Meath, it’s important to call out that not all career paths are linear and that there can be huge added value in that.

She credits mentorship for helping her recognise her strengths and navigate opportunities: “Good mentors have often seen potential in me before I saw it myself, encouraging me to seize the right opportunities.” Fionnuala celebrates MSD Ireland’s culture for valuing collaboration and all aspects of physical, mental and emotional health: “It’s an environment that not only enhances innovation but also empowers us to thrive personally and professionally.”

Putting people first for personal and professional growth

From the Carlow site, Angela Prior, Automation Engineer, calls out how mentorship has also played a pivotal role in her career so far. “Connecting with mentors who understand the ambiguity of navigating our professional lives is invaluable. Crucially, she says these interactions are also important to help boost and build confidence. “I’ve learned that, provided with the right tools and right environment, there’s very little I can’t achieve when I set my mind to it.”

MSD Ireland fosters a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to thrive, no matter their background. Always putting people first, the team’s innovative approach enables employees to make a meaningful impact while achieving their personal and professional goals.