Arsenal Biosciences, Inc.

Founded in 2019, Arsenal Biosciences is a clinical stage company that develops programmable cell therapies for solid tumors. Our discovery engine uses precise CRISPR genome editing, integrated circuits with logic gates for better tumor targeting, and other therapeutic improvements. We use a programmable, computationally driven approach to engineer living medicines. This helps us address the many aspects of cancer, aiming for improved efficacy, increased patient safety, reduced costs, and broader market access. We apply biotechnology, artificial intelligence, immunology, cell therapy, and machine learning in our work. We have offices in South San Francisco, CA, and Hayward, CA. We are currently collaborating with Bristol Myers Squibb on the AB-4000 series of next-generation T cell therapies for solid tumors.

Our purpose is to defeat cancer by developing effective medicines that improve patients’ lives. We “Engineer Hope®” by bringing together experts from various scientific fields with clinical and manufacturing experience.

Our core values are:

• One Team: We rely on and support each other to achieve our mission.
• Sustainability: We protect the well-being of our people, time, and funding, and minimize our environmental impact.
• Transparency: We encourage open, honest communication to build trust and drive progress.
• Humility: Our team members listen to others to learn, grow, and unlock potential.

Our team of experienced scientists, engineers, clinicians, and operations personnel works collaboratively. We have a “people-first” culture that values diverse experiences, ideas, and interests, fostering an environment of unity and inclusivity. We are dedicated to developing products that improve patients’ lives. We emphasize a collaborative atmosphere and work-life integration. Our offices are equipped with ergonomic furniture, open workspaces, modern labs, collaborative break-out spaces, wellness rooms, and micro-kitchens.

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, covering 100% for employees and 80% for eligible dependents. These plans include mental health resources, virtual and telehealth options, coaching, and infertility treatment. We also provide standing desks, daily catered lunches, unlimited healthy snacks, and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness and wellness expenses, plus access to Spring Health for coaching and therapy.

We offer a 401(k) employer match, health savings account contributions, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance. Employees also receive free parking, pre-tax commuter benefits for mass transit and parking, and monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Our flexible time off policy includes paid holidays, company shutdowns, flexible office hours, a paid leave program, and two extra “Arsenal Days of Rest” every quarter. Parental leave is also provided.

Our offices feature ergonomic furniture, open workspaces, modern labs, collaborative break-out spaces, wellness rooms, and micro-kitchens stocked with healthy snacks.