Company Profile
Calico Life Sciences
Company Overview
We’re tackling aging, one of life’s greatest mysteries.
Our mission is said simply, yet it is quite ambitious. We want to better understand the biology that controls aging and lifespan...and we want to use the knowledge we gain to discover and develop interventions that enable people to live longer and healthier lives. We are not a traditional biotechnology company, nor are we an academic institution. We look to combine the best parts of both without the constraints of either.
Since our founding, Calico’s approach to understanding the biology of aging and age-related diseases has remained the foundation of our efforts:
* Focusing on both basic research and the translation of our discoveries into new interventions that can help people live healthier, and maybe longer, lives
* Taking a long-term approach, understanding that breakthroughs are made possible through persistent efforts over time
* The convergence of biology and technology, coupled with a long-term perspective and funding
* Employing an interdisciplinary approach, harnessing advanced technologies and computing, to accelerate discoveries.
* Inventing new methods when existing technology and approaches do not meet our needs
* Collaborating with external organizations, including other biopharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, to buoy our efforts
Company History
Since our founding in 2013 we have been deliberate about creating a community in which Calico scientists and engineers have the freedom to explore, take chances and follow their own scientific pursuits and passions, wherever they may lead. We focus intensely on interdisciplinary collaboration within Calico, and with our external partners, because we believe that breakthroughs occur when curious people work together to solve what others believe are intractable challenges.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
We’re working in mostly uncharted areas rooted in biology and advanced technology. We’re in it for the long-term. Calico employees are scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors, comfortable with the knowledge that often incremental steps lead to a giant leap.
The foundation of Life at Calico is our core values — fostering a culture where employees focus on collaboration, camaraderie, learning and a generosity of spirit because we believe that answering big scientific questions necessitates healthy discourse, debate and working across disciplines.
Benefits
We understand that working on “one of life’s greatest mysteries” is a journey into uncharted territory. It’s exciting and ambitious in its scope, but has many unknowns. We think a lot about what employees may need so they can focus on what they want to accomplish.
We offer
• A competitive reward and benefit program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Financial services and advice
• Commuting subsidies
• Wellness programs and onsite fitness options
• Onsite complimentary food (breakfast, lunch and snacks)
• Employee activities
• Mentoring and buddy programs