Culture

Our mission is to discover and develop patient-directed therapies for cancer patients who need life-saving treatment by understanding what drives their disease. We celebrate a diversity of perspectives and champion creative thinking to achieve our ambitious goals.

Culture

At Ikena, we celebrate a diversity of perspectives and champion creative thinking to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Values

Make It Count

Be deliberate and relentless in pursuit of our mission.

Support The Hive

Be generous in sharing time and talents with others, leverage the unique perspectives of those around you, and have fun.

Make Fresh Tracks

Be curious, have confidence to take strategic risks, and find opportunities to innovate.

Mohanraj D., Translational Sciences

“At Ikena, there are ample opportunities to speak up, propose new ideas and concepts, and voice my point of view.”

Mohanraj D.
Translational Research

Ben A. Discovery Biology

“You can sense the excitement when you walk through the door each day. There is a communal dedication to help each other excel, so you already know from the start you’ve got the support needed to succeed.”

Ben A.
Discovery Biology

Scott Y. Business Development

“Ikena has given me the chance to make an immediate impact, while continuously building on prior experiences to grow and advance my career.”

Scott Y.
Business Development

Lei W. Translational Research

“As a scientist, I value Ikena’s approach of vetting the translational science at a very early stage of the drug development process, and then putting significant effort into disease indication and patient selection.”

Lei W.
Translational Research

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