Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, CA, USA
603 employees
Biotech/Pharma
Public · $500M

About Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors, with core expertise in targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) with small molecules. Its lead product, PALSONIFY (paltusotine), is the first once-daily oral FDA-approved treatment for adults with acromegaly who had an inadequate response to surgery. The company also has a pipeline including atumelnant for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and trades publicly on Nasdaq as CRNX.

Company details

Team Size603
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
IndustryBiotech/Pharma

Funding

Total raised

$500M

Last stage

Public

Investors

Versant Ventures
55AM Ventures
PPerceptive Advisors
RA Capital
AAdage Capital Management

Founders

R. Scott Struthers

R. Scott Struthers

PhD scientist with 25+ years in pharma; formerly Sr. Director & Head of Endocrinology & Metabolism at Neurocrine Biosciences. Founded Crinetics in 2008.

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Yun-Fei (Frank) Zhu

Co-founded Crinetics in 2008 after working with Struthers at Neurocrine Biosciences.

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Stephen F. Betz

Co-founded Crinetics in 2008 alongside Struthers, Zhu, and Kusnetzow after working together at Neurocrine Biosciences.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.