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    Spur Therapeutics

    Updated May 2025.

    About Spur Therapeutics

    Company Overview

    Spur Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing life-changing gene therapies for debilitating chronic conditions. By optimizing every component of its product candidates, Spur aims to unlock the true potential of gene therapy to realize outsized clinical results. Spur is advancing a breakthrough gene therapy candidate for Gaucher disease and a preclinical gene therapy candidate for Parkinson’s disease, as well as a research strategy to move gene therapy into more prevalent diseases, including forms of dementia and cardiovascular disease. Expanding our impact, and advancing the practice of genetic medicine.

    Company Size 41 UK-based Employees
    (Small)
    INDUSTRY BioPharma
    CONNECT
    Spur Therapeutics Head Office
    Stevenage, England
    South East England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 17%
    • 2-5 years - 56%
    • 6-10 years - 27%

    Company Culture at Spur Therapeutics

    The employee experience below at Spur Therapeutics, compared to a typical company.

    92% of employees at Spur Therapeutics say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Spur Therapeutics
    92%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    100%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    100%

    When people change jobs or work units, they are made to feel right at home.

    100%

    When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.

    100%

    Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.

    100%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

    Working at Spur Therapeutics

    Colleagues are giving back to the local community at our annual Global Day of Service.
    Fun and games at the Culture Club-hosted end of year holiday celebration in Stevenage!
    Colleagues are showing their colors while recognizing Rare Disease Day!
    UK Pride Month gathering for inclusive conversations and lunch from a local LGBTQ-owned restaurant.
    Tea tasting event hosted by the Culture Club brought colleagues together to unwind and connect over new blends!

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

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