Valuing differences

We strive to foster a welcoming, diverse work environment in which individuals from a variety of backgrounds can flourish and grow. We do this because, simply put, it’s the right thing to do. When people can bring their authentic selves to work and feel seen and respected, they’re more likely to thrive professionally and personally.

When the people of Agios thrive, our company thrives, and we’re better able to push the boundaries of our science and produce transformative medicines for people who need them most.

• Unconscious bias training
• Talent acquisition initiatives to reduce and eliminate bias
• Anti-racism & community speaker series
• Ongoing review of representational employee data
• Pay equity reviews and action planning

• Strategic partnerships with organizations such as Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), Life Science Cares and Women’s Leadership Circles
• Female mentoring circles for people in our research organization
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including Agios Association of Black Professionals and Pride ERG

• New hire onboarding program that provides common ground for members of our team with a diverse set of experience
• Social and cultural events that introduce full Agios team to backgrounds and interests of other team members

• Organizations, clubs and groups based on employee interests

• Insights Discovery training to help team members understand themselves and their colleagues

• Psychological safety training to create a safe environment for all of our people to speak up