Careers and Culture

Turn Your Passion Into
Impact at Cardurion

Cardurion’s company culture centers on fundamental values. We prioritize the needs of patients with cardiovascular disease in all that we do, striving for scientific excellence, operating as a unified team with integrity and open communication, and maintaining resilience in the face of challenges.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our collaborative and inclusive culture is vital to our continued success. We feel fortunate to work alongside colleagues who show up every day to improve the lives of people affected by cardiovascular disease and see challenges as an opportunity to work together on innovative solutions.

Cardurion is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that promotes equitable employment practices, providing all employees with the support to succeed and grow, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and has equal access to professional development and advancement opportunities.

The testimonials below offer a glimpse into our dynamic and passionate culture. Hear directly from our team members about what inspires them every day.

Our Values

At the heart of our mission lies a set of core values that define our approach: Patient-focused care, pioneering spirit in cardiovascular science, teamwork in harmony, and resilient dedication to overcoming challenges in health. These principles guide our daily actions and drive our commitment to excellence in everything we do.

We are patient-centric at heart.

Helping people with cardiovascular disease is our “why.” We show up every day in the service of improving lives.

We are cardiovascular catalysts.

We focus on high achievement and scientific rigor to advance the development of our cardiovascular drugs, taking calculated risks and maintaining a bold, scientific vision.

We are one team, working to the same beat.

We challenge and collaborate as a team while conducting our business with uncompromising integrity. This includes exhibiting trust and accountability and fostering a culture of equity, respect, and open and honest communication.

With a strong and steady pulse.

Resilience means never giving up on our team or our patients—embracing big challenges and overcoming obstacles through innovative solutions.

What Our Employees Say

There is an amazing team of creative and driven people from the US and Japan to create innovative cardiovascular drugs. The combination of science, the friendly culture, and this team inspires us.

Zenyu ShiokawaPh.D., Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry 

Shortly after I joined, I knew I had made the right decision. Surrounded by biopharma veterans and cardiovascular specialists, I work with the brightest and most dedicated team members sharing the mutual goal of delivering groundbreaking therapeutics to CV patients. No matter how well-seasoned you are, the company makes sure there are still growth opportunities for your career path by broadening your areas of expertise. Collaboration across functional areas, including US and Japan teams, is always inspirational and effective for me. I feel so proud and lucky to be part of the Cardurion team!

Zhen Lou Vice President, Translational Medicine

What makes Cardurion special is support from an excellent leadership team and scientific advisory members with deep experience and science. We have superb molecules in clinical stages and are focusing on well-validated targets in preclinical studies in the cardiovascular area. Our skilled researchers have the passion and perseverance to pursue the creation of superior molecules. I would like to contribute to the world by creating medicines and treating people suffering from illnesses, and I believe we can do this at Cardurion.

Shuichi Takagahara Ph.D., Director, Biology 

One of the reasons I am with Cardurion is the breakthrough science.  They are a company willing to tackle challenging targets to bring new medicines to patients. For example, they have advanced a compound into a clinical trial, which is a kinase target with a cardiovascular indication. Achievement of both objectives is generally quite difficult; however, we have done it, and I am proud to be part of that work.

Tomohiro Okawa Ph.D., Lead Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry 

Cardurion provides an environment where I feel respected and recognized. I trust senior leadership's commitment to quality and investment in employees' success. At Cardurion, I am part of a highly functioning team and contributing to a greater good.

Reza ForoughiSenior Director, Pharm Development and Manufacturing

If you are ready to turn your passion into impact and be part of something truly transformational, please explore the current opportunities to join our team on LinkedIn.

Careers and Culture

Turn Your Passion Into Impact at Cardurion

Our Values

What Our Employees Say

Turn Your Passion Into
Impact at Cardurion