Akouos

Akouos is a precision genetic medicine company dedicated to developing gene therapies for sensorineural hearing loss, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Their mission is to restore, improve, and preserve hearing for those living with disabling hearing loss. Their approach focuses on delivering targeted adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector-based gene therapies to the inner ear, aiming to restore the natural function of the sensory cells.

Akouos is driven by a team of passionate scientists, clinicians, and business leaders committed to a collaborative and innovative culture. Their lead program, AK-OTOF, is a gene therapy intended to treat individuals with sensorineural hearing loss due to mutations in the otoferlin gene, who often experience severe hearing loss from birth. Akouos is actively conducting a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for AK-OTOF and continues to develop additional candidate therapies targeting various cells in the inner ear.

Akouos is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, so all open positions are posted on Lilly’s Career page. Job seekers should go to https://careers.lilly.com/ and search using the keyword "Akouos" for details about current open positions and the flexibility offered for each role.

Akouos is a precision genetic medicine company dedicated to developing gene therapies that can restore, improve, and preserve hearing for individuals worldwide who experience disabling hearing loss. They aim to address the significant unmet need for FDA-approved therapies for the underlying causes of hearing loss, affecting millions of people globally. Akouos's mission is to bring healthy hearing within reach for all.

Akouos promotes a collaborative, innovative, and passionate work environment where open dialogue and mutual respect are valued. They foster a high-energy, productive, and fun atmosphere that encourages everyone to contribute their unique skills and perspectives.

Akouos emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in its mission to develop gene therapies for hearing loss. They actively seek to build a diverse team of scientists, clinicians, and business leaders who can bring various perspectives and experiences to the table. They believe that a collaborative and inclusive work environment fosters innovation and creativity, allowing them to better understand the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community they serve. Akouos is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.