IReach Health

MAKING NORTHERN IRELAND
A REGION OF CHOICE FOR CLINICAL TRIALS

iREACH Health is a £64m world-class integrated clinical research innovation centre led by Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Health and Social Care Research and Development Division.

OPENING SPRING 2027

State-of-the-art
Clinical Research Innovation Centre

iREACH Health will be an innovation centre operating out of two buildings on each side of the Lisburn Road beside Belfast City Hospital. The centre will co-locate all the essential parts of the clinical trial ecosystem together under one roof, working towards common goals to attract clinical trials to Northern Ireland, to set them up quickly, and to ensure there's equity of access for patients throughout the whole of Northern Ireland.

£64M
Investment

The innovation centre is funded by the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive through the Belfast Region City Deal and by Queen's University Belfast in partnership with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and Health and Social Care Research and Development Division.

Improving
the clinical research ecosystem

iREACH Health will provide sign posting for industry and stakeholders, the facility will streamline access to investigators and patients, with support infrastructures for trials across all phases, expediting setup, patient recruitment and follow up. This coupled with a well-established clinical research environment and favourable regulatory ecosystem will deliver a streamlined trial experience.

Job Opportunities

We believe that innovation and progress begin with exceptional people and we are committed to fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where talent meets purpose. Explore our job listings and take the first step towards a rewarding and transformative career at iREACH Health. Current iREACH Health roles will appear on the Queen's University Belfast Careers page and HSC webpage.

Our Partners
Logo - Northern Ireland Executive
Logo - UK Government
Public Health Agency
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Logo - Belfast City Region Deal
Industry Partners
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