Careers

Sandra, Biology

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

I was drawn to Lycia by the science and the people. After reading the original LYTAC papers, I thought the approach of leveraging the cells own machinery made a lot of sense and getting in on the ground floor of this new field was exciting. I then met my future team and felt immediately welcome. 

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

We are truth-seekers, and I see this push to understand and tackle challenging questions all the time. I really enjoy the cross-collaborative teams and have learned a lot because of this. It's especially exciting to contribute to a platform that will bring medicines to patients.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

I think being surrounded by humble scientists makes it easy to build on ideas together and learn from mistakes. We are committed to each other’s growth and want to make sure our questions and opinions are valued.

Raphael, Antibody Engineering

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

Novel technology: I was first attracted to Lycia by their innovative LYTAC technology which is truly fascinating. The idea of being able to successfully drive undesired therapeutic targets into an incredibly efficient intracellular degradation is revolutionary and preliminary results show that it is working! 

Great talent: I was impressed by the talent of the Lycia scientists and the rest of the company. It is true that they have all been wisely selected to drive the company to the ultimate success.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

Lycia respects individual scientific effort, but at the same time fosters productive team-work. The harmonious co-existence of Lycia’s employees is strengthened by a number of team-building events, group outings, as well as individual achievement awards and frequent manager appreciation.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

Lycia has a true family culture, a culture comprised of individual contributors who enjoy working together and are all treated with outmost respect. Lycians are open-minded and are encouraged to think out-of-the-box, look at the big picture and at the same time focus on detail. This is a hybrid culture of academic and industry mentality which is usually difficult to maintain under the umbrella of a fast-pace biotech start-up but Lycia has indeed managed to do that!

Patricia, Program Management

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

I was looking to join a company that was working on something new and innovative. I also wanted to work with a team that was passionate and collaborative.

 What makes Lycia a great place to work?

Getting to work with incredibly smart and talented people is extremely motivating. We push each other to do our best every day – we support each other through challenges, and we celebrate our collective successes.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

We prioritize inclusivity and collaboration. We value questions, ideas, and feedback. We embrace innovation, creativity, and change.

Matt, Biology

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

I wanted to join a place that leverages our basic understanding of the inner workings of the cell to make a difference for patients without therapeutic options. Lycia is that place.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

Throughout the company architecture we choose to operate as a team. Without egotism, we are free to allow the science to drive our decisions.

Tao, Chemistry

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

Lycia caught my eye as one of the 10 Start-ups to Watch in C&E News. I was truly impressed by the innovative LYTAC technology.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

I get the opportunity to work in a field that I haven’t worked in before. This technology has a vast potential to make a difference for patients.

Diana, Biologics

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

Everyone at Lycia is incredibly passionate about the work they do. All this translated into my excitement to join a team that embraces innovation and creativity to develop novel therapeutics for patients.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

At Lycia, we get endless opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as a team. We’re encouraged to ask questions and propose new ideas, which creates a welcoming environment to practice great science.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

We’re a team of talented and collaborative scientists who work together. It is truly an inclusive community here where everyone is supported, appreciated, and valued. It’s exciting to be a part of this journey with such great people!

Steve, Chemistry

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

I wanted to work with challenging chemistry and be involved with cutting-edge protein degradation technology.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

The people I work with are smart innovators and great team members. The management puts a lot of care and focus on employees to ensure all needs are met.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

A top priority of Lycia is ‘no jerks’ and this is exemplified in my managers and colleagues who always take the time to listen, give answers, and just say “Hi.”

Christina, Biology

Why did you decide to join Lycia?

I wanted to join a company that had both innovative science and a collaborative culture. Lycia’s LYTAC technology utilizes the naturally occurring lysosomal pathway opposed to other therapeutic approaches and has the potential to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

What makes Lycia a great place to work?

Lycia is a place where all contributors are celebrated. Our collaborative environment not only promotes teamwork, but also allows everyone to shine, which makes working for Lycia very fulfilling.

How would you describe the culture at Lycia?

We have a very inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome to ask questions and everyone’s opinions are valued and respected.