9. Staff Costs
The table below summarizes the number of employees of our continuing operations on December 31, 2024 and 2023:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
Number of employees on December 31 |
704 |
646 |
Total |
704 |
646 |
The average number of FTE’s of our continuing operations during the years 2024 and 2023 was:
|
Year ended December 31 |
|
|---|---|---|
|
2024 |
2023 |
Members of the Executive Committee |
4 |
4 |
Research and development |
408 |
372 |
Commercial and medical affairs |
26 |
13 |
Corporate and support |
207 |
245 |
Total |
645 |
634 |
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
|
Year ended December 31 |
|
|---|---|---|
(thousands of €) |
2024 |
2023 |
Wages and salaries |
(98,863) |
(100,250) |
Social security costs |
(15,590) |
(15,742) |
Retirement benefit costs |
(5,669) |
(5,581) |
Costs related to subscription right plans |
(17,685) |
(36,628) |
Other personnel costs |
(9,136) |
(6,682) |
Total personnel costs |
(146,943) |
(164,883) |
Reference is made to note 31 “Share-based payments” for more information on our subscription right plans.