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Kezar co-founder Christopher Kirk, Ph.D. began his work on the unique function of the immunoproteasome at Proteolix in 2005, while working on the compound that would become the successful multiple myeloma drug KYPROLIS™ (carfilzomib). As VP of Research at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, which acquired Proteolix in 2009, Christopher led the efforts to develop the first selective inhibitors of the immunoproteasome and designed multiple studies demonstrating their profound immunomodulatory effects. In parallel with this work, Christopher and Kezar co-founder Jack Taunton, Ph.D. collaborated on several research projects involving protein secretion. This collaboration inspired a belief in the strong synergies between protein degradation and protein secretion, two fertile areas for drug discovery with platform potential. In 2014, Christopher and Kezar co-founder John Fowler began developing the business plan for Kezar, acting on a longstanding desire to work together and build a world-class company. In 2015, John and Christopher raised $23M and negotiated a worldwide, exclusive license agreement with Amgen for the Onyx immunoproteasome inhibitor patent estate. Now underway, John and Christopher are excited to leverage their complementary skill sets to build Kezar into a leader in small molecule drug development.
Obsidian Therapeutics is pioneering controllable cell and gene therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients with intractable diseases. Obsidian`s programs apply our cytoDriveTM technology in cell and gene therapy products to control expression of proteins for enhanced therapeutic efficacy, including our lead program cytoTIL15 engineered to make TILs more effective for more patients. Our aspirations are high, and we`re built to deliver – well-funded with blue chip investors, engaged field-leading advisors, strong partnerships with industry leaders, and a highly experienced, dynamic, innovative and collaborative team, collectively focused on delivering transformative therapies in areas of greatest clinical need. Located in the heart of Cambridge, we`re proud of our diverse talented team and committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion where we strive to instill a strong sense of belonging, and support each Obsidianite to continuously learn and contribute their best work. We offer competitive salary and benefits, and potential for employee ownership through stock options.
Founded in 2017 by Flagship Pioneering, Cygnal Therapeutics is the first company to build a platform to develop drugs in the field of exoneural biology. Exoneural biology is broadly implicated in human health and disease. Fueled by our dynamic Exoneural Medicine Platform™, we are creating new medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, starting with cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Tris Pharma, Inc. is one of the top five privately-owned specialty pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. with a focus on the development of pharmaceutical science and technology-based products. Specifically, we are engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of both branded products and specialty generic products. We have more than a dozen solid and liquid products in the U.S. market based on our numerous NDAs and ANDAs and a rich and growing portfolio of more than 30 U.S. granted patents. Our commercialization success is driven by internal resources for our pediatric products and by licensing of our non-pediatric products to other companies. Our mission is to understand the science of developing drug products with unique attributes, bring to market products that add value to our patients and customers, and provide a benefit to our company, employees and society at large.
Meiogen Biotechnology Corporation is a Beverly, MA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.