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Why Enanta?
At Enanta, you’ll find a group of individuals who are passionate about their careers and committed to the vision of transforming the lives of patients with curative therapies. Working at Enanta isn’t just a job, it is an experience – the Enanta Experience – where you have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders with years of deep biopharma expertise. When you join Enanta you open the door to many opportunities in your career journey. We continually strive for positive employee engagement. In fact, approximately 10% of our employees have been here for 15+ years.
Culture
While many people join Enanta for the professional opportunities, they quickly come to value the unique culture. Each day, employees are empowered to reach their full potential and to have fun while doing so. Our work policy blends the best parts of remote work and in-office collaboration. We believe it is important to create an environment that best supports your performance and well-being. The Enanta Experience goes beyond having cold brew coffee, great snacks and happy hours. It involves working with a group of people who truly care and are aware that for the company to be successful, everyone has to be fulfilled in their career. When you are part of the Enanta Experience, your work is noticed and rewarded, and the difference you make here matters.
Staying Connected
During the pandemic, we were seeking ways to continue employee connection, and one employee suggested the creation of a virtual book club. This program became known as READS. Employees from a wide variety of disciplines in the company chose their first book with the caveat that it was healthcare related. This inspired our CEO, Jay Luly to launch other ideas such as EATS, SNAPS, SPROUTS and JOGS.
Eats
EATS started as a virtual Enanta cooking club, sharing recipes and photos of culinary achievements. Employees created a group “Slack” channel to comment in between monthly meetings.
Snaps
SNAPS began as a virtual Enanta photography club, with employees discussing different strategies and providing equipment tips. During each meeting, a theme is planned for the month and then everyone reconvenes to share their latest pictures and favorite photo posts. Between meetings, the group shares photos they’re proud of and exchanges comments relevant to photography.
Sprouts
SPROUTS began in the Spring when Dr. Luly called on Enanta garden lovers to join a seasonal group and plant their favorite vegetables.
Jogs
When the weather started to improve, employees resumed JOGS, a running club that had started years ago. So far, employees have run the 3 Beach Minimum Half-Marathon, with plans to select other races in the future.
Reads
READS was our first engagement group and inspired our CEO to introduce other ideas. Our goal in READS is to choose engaging books related to business or healthcare that can spark some lively discussion.
Giving Back to the Community
Whether it be assembling hygiene kits for the local food pantry or volunteering during Watertown’s May Month of Service, Enanta employees are always eager to support worthy causes especially when they impact the Watertown area.
We are committed to supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for our local students. For the past 10 years we have had Watertown High School students visit Enanta’s labs for “Lunch and Learns” with our scientists, and we have offered internships. We also partner with the Watertown Community Foundation to provide yearly grants to the Watertown Public Schools in support of STEM-related curriculum.
Core Values
At Enanta, our core values were purposefully created with our corporate vision in mind: to transform the lives of patients with curative therapies. We strive to abide by these values on a daily basis; not only to transform patients’ lives, but to foster a culture of collaboration and inclusion within our company.
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Testimonials
Click the images below to learn what our employees are saying about Enanta!
Brendan Luu
Chief Business Officer
What is your role at Enanta?
I lead business development, which involves the various aspects of negotiating and establishing key strategic partnerships for the company.
Why did you join Enanta?
I joined the company in January 2021 after having been working in Big Pharma for 17 years. I decided that I wanted to broaden my perspectives and work more in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where I could make a real impact.
How did you get into the business of business development?
I became interested in M&A and deal making while attending business school in NYC. I did some networking in banking and eventually went into business development in the biopharmaceutical field because of my interest in medicine.
What do you think is the most important challenge for the biopharmaceutical industry?
The biggest challenge is how to get therapies to patients faster and more efficiently as an industry. The lightning pace in which highly effective vaccines and treatments have been developed and authorized for COVID-19 shows we have the capability to improve.
What would be the one word to describe the team at Enanta?
Relentless
What is the best career advice you got when starting out?
Knowing what you don’t want to do is also important.
What did you like to do when you were young that you wish you could do more as an adult?
Playing outside with friends!
What do you do for fun when you’re not at work?
I love spending time outdoors, being active and enjoying nature. My favorite activities are hiking, running, skiing, and fishing with my family.
Colleen Berube
Senior Executive Assistant and Investor Relations Associate
What is your role at Enanta?
I’m a Senior Executive Assistant and Investor Relations Associate.
Why did you join Enanta?
I joined Enanta because I wanted to join a company that was small and where there was room for growth and to wear many hats.
How did you get into your specific field?
I started my career in marketing and event planning and later transitioned to an Executive Assistant and Investor Relations Associate. I enjoy working on multiple projects and performing the various duties and responsibilities that come with the role, which keeps me engaged and motivated.
What do you think is the most important challenge for the Biopharmaceutical Industry?
The increasing cost of developing new drugs and the pressure to deliver results quickly.
What would be the one word to describe the team at Enanta?
Collaborative.
What is the best career advice you got when starting out?
Be open minded to every opportunity that comes your way.
What did you like to do when you were young that you wish you could do more as an adult?
Playing tennis!
What do you do for fun when you’re not at work?
I love running half marathons. I enjoy the training leading up to the race, the excitement of race day and the feeling of accomplishment when I (hopefully!) finish. I also enjoy cheering on my daughter and son at their softball and soccer games.
Michael Rhodin
Associate Director, Biology
What is your role at Enanta?
I’m an Associate Director of Biology.
Why did you join Enanta?
I’d always wanted to work at the cutting edge of science with a mission to develop medical solutions for people’s health problems. Couple that with a strong interest in viruses and ways to directly target and inhibit them, and Enanta was the perfect fit for me.
How did you get into Biology?
Broadly speaking, my father was a scientist, and I was with him when he discovered a new fact about the diet of sea turtles. When it happened, we were the only two people in the world to know something new about that species of animal, and I thought that was the coolest feeling. That experience led me to seek out those first discoveries in my own career and life. Later, in school, I was introduced to molecular biology, and it all came together.
What do you think is the most important challenge for the biopharmaceutical industry?
Balancing the limited resources available with the numerous avenues of potential medical advancement. It’s an unfortunate situation that not all diseases which can be tackled have the funding available or market size to justify the cost of developing treatments for them. All industries must balance costs versus profits, but in our business, its people’s health and lives that hang in the balance of such decisions. I wish there were more government/public funding opportunities to develop therapies for smaller market-sized ailments.
What would be the one word to describe the team at Enanta?
Engaged
What is the best career advice you got when starting out?
No matter what your position is, never be afraid to ask questions or offer your opinion on issues.
What did you like to do when you were young that you wish you could do more as an adult?
Play ultimate frisbee on an almost daily basis.
What do you do for fun when you’re not at work?
I enjoy being with my family, traveling, hiking, and video games.
Benefits
Enanta offers a comprehensive benefits package. Click the icons below for more information.
Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Medical and Prescription Drug Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid EyeMed Vision Insurance
Financial
- Fidelity 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- Competitive Total Compensation
- Company Equity Awards
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D
- Employer Paid Short and Long-term Disability Protection
- Employee Stock Option Plan available to all full- and part-time regular employees
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
Well Being
- Paid Time Off Including Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, and a Winter Shutdown.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Free Onsite Parking
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Health Plan Fitness Reimbursement
- Free Onsite Gym and Free Campus Gym
- Free Flu Clinics
Bonus
- Connection Groups (JOGS, READS, EATS, SNAPS, SPROUTS)
- Weekly Lunch on Enanta
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Working Advantage Discount Program
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