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LENZ Therapeutics

LENZ Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical company developing innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products that improve vision.

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Description

LENZ Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, California. They are focused on developing innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products that improve vision, particularly for people suffering from presbyopia, the inevitable loss of near vision that affects almost all people over 45. Their lead product candidate, LNZ100, is a preservative-free, single-use, once-daily eye drop containing aceclidine designed to restore near vision without affecting distance vision. LNZ100 has completed Phase 3 clinical trials with positive results and LENZ Therapeutics has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA.

LENZ Therapeutics is committed to providing an engaging and rewarding work environment that reflects their passion for improving vision. They foster a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages learning, growth, and innovation. LENZ Therapeutics is looking for ambitious individuals from across the pharmaceutical and eye care industry who are motivated to improve vision and join their mission to free people from the burden of impaired vision.

Benefits

LENZ Therapeutics offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including participation in employee benefit plans such as a tax-qualified 401(k) plan (although they did not offer matching contributions in 2023) and health insurance. They also offer relocation expenses for some employees, and a severance plan that provides base salary continuation and health insurance for a specified period following termination.

Mission

LENZ Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical company focused on developing innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products that improve vision. They are driven by a mission to improve and sustain vision, and they are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from Presbyopia and other ophthalmic maladies.

Disruptor
Healthcare
Improving quality of life/health
Science and research driven

Culture

LENZ Therapeutics cultivates a collaborative, transparent, and fast-paced work environment that values diversity of thought and experience. They encourage ambitious individuals to express their opinions, ask for support, and challenge each other constructively, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in execution. Their team is driven by a shared passion for improving vision and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Agile and dynamic
Collaborative
Engaging
Entrepreneurial
Fast-paced
People-first
Progressive
Supportive
Transparent

DE&I

LENZ Therapeutics values diversity of experience, backgrounds, and ideas. They strive to create an engaging, rewarding work experience that reflects the passion their employees bring to their mission of improving vision. Their company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and innovate, while making a meaningful difference for millions of people worldwide.

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