Company Profile
Company Overview
Cytokinetics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics that modulate muscle function for the potential treatment of serious diseases and medical conditions. Cytokinetics' lead drug candidate from its cardiac muscle contractility program, omecamtiv mecarbil (formerly CK-1827452), is in clinical development for the potential treatment of heart failure. Amgen Inc. holds an exclusive license worldwide (excluding Japan) to develop and commercialize omecamtiv mecarbil and related compounds, subject to Cytokinetics' specified development and commercialization participation rights. Cytokinetics is independently developing CK-2017357, a skeletal muscle activator, as a potential treatment for diseases and conditions associated with aging, muscle wasting or neuromuscular dysfunction. CK-2017357 is currently the subject of a Phase IIa clinical trials program and has been granted an orphan drug designation by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the potential treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Cytokinetics is also conducting non-clinical development of compounds that inhibit smooth muscle contractility and which may be useful as potential treatments for diseases and conditions such as systemic hypertension or bronchoconstriction. In addition, prior Cytokinetics' research generated three anti-cancer drug candidates that have progressed into clinical development: ispinesib, SB-743921 and GSK-923295. All of these drug candidates and potential drug candidates have arisen from Cytokinetics' research activities and are directed towards the cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton is a complex biological infrastructure that plays a fundamental role within every human cell. Additional information about Cytokinetics can be obtained at www.cytokinetics.com.
Benefits
Cytokinetics provides an extensive and thorough set of benefits for our employees to support a healthy lifestyle, a good work-life balance and financial security.
Time For health
Medical
Cytokinetics provides one Preferred Provider Option (PPO) and two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) from which to choose. Coverage is effective on your employment start date.
Dental
Cytokinetics offers one Preferred Provider Option (PPO) and one Dental Maintenance Organization (DMO).
Vision
Cytokinetics offers comprehensive vision insurance, including annual check-ups and glasses / contacts benefit coverage. Coverage is effective on your employment start date.
Employee Assistance Program
Cytokinetics offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides an array of services at no cost. These include: Confidential short-term counseling, parenting and childcare resources, legal consultations, financial counseling, older adult services, career management and online education.
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Cytokinetics pays 100% of the premium for Life and AD & D insurance at the rate of two times your annual salary. Voluntary (i.e. supplemental) life insurance is also available. Coverage is effective on your employment start date.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Cytokinetics provides short-term disability insurance, providing income replacement for up to 12 weeks in the event of a short-term disability.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Cytokinetics provides continuing income for long-term disabilities.
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Cytokinetics pays 100% of the premium for Business Travel Accident Insurance (BTA) to all employees who travel on company business. Coverage is effective on your employment start date.
Time For You
Holidays
Cytokinetics observes nine holidays per calendar year. The holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, plus one company designated floating holiday.
Paid Time Off
Cytokinetics provides employees with paid time off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, and personal business. PTO is earned on a monthly basis and accrued according to the employee's length of service with the company.
Time to Save
401(k) Plan
The 401(k) plan offers employees a long-term investment program with a wide range of investment options.
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.
Credit Union
Cytokinetics is associated with a two credit unions which provide financial services at preferred rates.
Other Benefits
Concierge Service
A third party company provides dry cleaning service, film developing, shoe and purse repair, tailored alterations and eyeglass repair.
Educational Assistance
Cytokinetics is committed to helping employees achieve their full potential by furthering their education. We offer employees reimbursement for coursework in accredited schools that is directly related to the employee's present job or another position at Cytokinetics.
Employee Referral Program
Cytokinetics offers a cash bonus when you refer a new employee.
Working Out
Cytokinetics encourages its employees to lead a healthy lifestyle. We offer all employees membership at a local athletic club and dues are paid in full by the company.