Join the Spark® Team

We have grown from a team of three to a dynamic organization with hundreds of talented individuals working together to unlock the power of gene therapy to accelerate healthcare transformation. Together, we are explorers that have heralded a new era in medicine.

To deliver on a mission that big, we seek talent that is creative, collaborative, and innovative, as we advance science in the cell and gene therapy sector. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive, we have cultivated a culture where diverse ideas are celebrated, and our different backgrounds are sought after.

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The Truths We Live By

We proudly say, “We are Spark®.” Because while we hail from many different backgrounds, what unites us is a genuine passion and commitment to creating a world where no life is limited by disease.

These are the values that we live by:

Demonstrate respect

Trust makes our best work possible.
Demonstrate respect

Champion the patient

Their resilience is our inspiration.
Champion the patient

Own your excellence

The world is waiting.
Own your excellence

Commit to collaborate

Together, we are unstoppable.
Commit to collaborate

Break the barriers

Exploration is the backbone of possibility.
Break the barriers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Spark®, we believe that embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) principles into our culture helps cultivate an environment where employees have a sense of belonging and can do their best work.

Spark®’s culture is inclusive and DE&I forms the foundation of our values. Employees with different areas of expertise, backgrounds, and life experience help drive our innovation and creativity. Diverse teams almost always reveal new, fresh, and accessible ideas that help us advance science.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the world we live in, the communities we serve, and those living with genetic conditions. For us, DE&I is not only a strategic priority, it’s also in our DNA.

Total Rewards: Compensation & Benefits

Spark® offers a competitive, flexible, and comprehensive Total Rewards package that can be customized to fit your personal needs. Our program is designed to support the holistic wellbeing of employees and their families by providing health coverage, retirement savings plan, and a range of voluntary benefits for financial protection and peace of mind.

For all employees, our core total rewards package includes industry competitive salaries; bonus eligibility; and long-term incentive eligibility, including both new hire and annual grant opportunities.

We do everything we can to make working at Spark rewarding for you.

Your Health & Wellbeing

Your Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical and Prescription Drugs
  • Dental and Vision
  • Health Advocate
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Your Financial Protection

Your Financial Protection

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Financial Planning
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Discounted Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
Your Work/Life Balance

Your Work/Life Balance

  • Time Away from Work
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) − Use for vacation, illness or personal time
    • Holidays − Observance of up to 12 designated holidays, two floating holidays, plus a winter shutdown
    • Volunteer Days − Up to two volunteer days per year
    • Spark Unplugged Half Days − Designated alternate half day Fridays year-round
    • Paid Parental Leave − Fully paid pregnancy leave up to 16 weeks total for birth mothers and up to eight weeks for parents
  • Mental Health Support Program which includes coaching and therapy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Company Paid Commuter Program
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Care@Work Membership
  • LifeMart Discount Program

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