Careers

Synageva BioPharma is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that was formed to deliver orphan treatments for patients with rare diseases. Our lead program, SBC-102, an enzyme replacement therapy for Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) Deficiency, is in clinical development and has been granted orphan designation by FDA and EMA. LAL Deficiency, a lysosomal storage disorder, is a serious and life threatening disease. Synageva has four additional orphan products in development. To ensure that these candidates reach patients in need, Synageva has recruited a team with a proven record of discovery, development and commercial experience within rare diseases.

Our work creates medical value for patients and their healthcare providers by providing innovative treatments in areas of unmet medical need. Our culture attracts and retains principle-minded individuals of integrity, drive, energy and passion.  We offer a collaborative work environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and dental, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation and holidays.  If you are interested in applying for a position with Synageva, or for a listing of current available job opportunities, please contact us at careers@synageva.com.


Lexington, Massachusetts

Synageva's executive offices, clinical operations, discovery, protein engineering and commercial operations are located in the heart of the Boston biotechnology cluster.


Athens, Georgia

Synageva's manufacturing operations are located in Athens – the academic center of Georgia. Athens is less than 60 miles from Atlanta in Clarke County.


Job Opportunities

Director / Senior Director of Analytical Development
Associate / Director of Clinical Operations
Clinical Project Specialist
Senior CRA
Clinical Research Manager  (US)
Clinical Research Manager  (UK)
Marketing / Medical Affairs Project Manager
Medical Director / Senior Medical Director
Office Manager (Athens)
Associate Director / Director, Program and Alliance Management
Process Engineer II (Manufacturing Manager)
Director / Senior Director of Process Sciences
Process Science Engineer II/ Scientist I/II
Product Manager
Quality Assurance Associate
QC Research Scientist I
QC Research Scientist II
Research Scientist I


Synageva is committed to equal opportunity. We recruit, hire, train and promote without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other legally-protected criteria.

Note To Recruitment Agencies:

While Synageva is hiring for several key positions, we are not accepting candidate referrals from any agencies or recruiters at this time.  Any resumes received from search firms and/or individual recruiters will be considered unsolicited.