Gordian Biotechnology

At Gordian, we believe that company values should guide us through difficult decisions that define who we are. The most useful values help us decide between options that all make sense, rather than being aspirational ideals disconnected from daily behavior. Since they define who we are, values are something on which we’re willing to hire and fire.

We do whatever it takes to ensure that every single person in the company understands and connects with our mission. Fulfilling your role is important, but you should know exactly how it fits into the larger strategy, and require us to make that clear.

We are aware of the key outcomes of our work and constantly asking, “Is there a way to make this outcome better?”. If there is an opportunity to make a process or deliverable more useful for the overall mission, do it and tell us later. Ask for the resources and support that would help you make things extraordinary, including those that aren’t part of anyone’s job description.

We never pursue individual goals at the expense of the team or company. We evaluate and reward success and failure at a team level to train ourselves to optimize for extraordinary results as a collective. We nurture a supportive environment with genuine praise and appreciation for the contributions and efforts of others.

We work in a way that lets other teams know what to expect when, and communicate openly about any and all concerns. We share mistakes early so others can learn, adjust, and assist. We give and seek feedback independently of org charts but in a format that reinforces detached improvement (specific concern → why bad for mission → hear point-of-view → collaborative solution). Internally, we share all the information people need to deliver extraordinary results. We also strive for transparency with people outside the company who benefit from our work.

Gordian is committed to being a beacon for talented people of every culture, gender, and background. We are building the future, everyone must hold a stake in it. In hiring, we weigh aptitude and attitude more heavily than past experience. We structure discussions so that everyone provides input and everyone’s input is considered on its merits. We are creating a diverse community of extraordinary people whose collective thinking leads to better outcomes than any of us would have produced individually.

Joining Gordian means  joining a team with an ambitious goal. You’ll step into the arena and be forced to give it your all. It won’t be easy or comfortable. But you won’t be on your own: You’ll be surrounded by excellent people who will support you, mentor you, and help you grow to face every challenge, and you’ll do the same for others. You’ll learn and apply state-of-the-art scientific tools, decision-making frameworks, and biotech strategy. After a few years, you’ll look back at your past self and marvel that what felt daunting is now trivial.