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Science

Paragon Labs identifies unique therapeutic opportunities and leverages a dedicated in-house team of scientific experts to discover and develop biologics with potential to be best-in-class.

Paragon's rapid discovery engine is augmented through partnerships with newly formed or existing companies positioned to rapidly advance these biologics through clinical development.

To support our discovery and optimization efforts, we employ a broad range of protein engineering technologies. Our experienced team of drug discovery leaders works with a robust ecosystem of partners to discover and advance transformative programs.

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We engineer best-in-class drug candidates by applying high-throughput screening systems and optimization techniques.

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Our CMC model enables us to rapidly and reliably progress novel biologics from ideation, through company partnering, and into the clinic.

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About

Paragon Labs was launched by as a specialized hub dedicated to the rapid and efficient discovery of best-in-class complex biologics to address high unmet need.

Leveraging a dedicated in-house team of scientific experts in biologics development, Paragon pursues unique therapeutic concepts and enables rapid proof-of-concept validation by following our proven approach to drug discovery.

To date, Paragon technology and assets have served as the foundation of eight legacy partner companies (six of which are highlighted below).

Fairmount is dedicated to investing in promising new therapies to be developed by biotechnology and life science companies.

Team

Dedicated experts engineering the future of drug discovery

Paragon Labs is led by a collaborative team of innovators with deep expertise in biologics engineering, drug discovery and development, intellectual property, strategy, and finance. Together, we are motivated to catalyze breakthrough science with the goal of improving the quality of life for patients.

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Keri Lantz

Chief Financial Officer

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Hussam Shaheen, Ph.D.

Chief Scientific Officer

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Damon Banks, Ph.D., J.D.

SVP, Legal Affairs

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Neta Batscha

SVP, Corporate Strategy And Operations

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Sarah Coughlin

SVP, Human Resources

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Ghassan Fayad, Ph.D.

SVP, Translational Sciences

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Michael Meehl, Ph.D.

SVP, Biologics Research

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Jason Oh, Ph.D.

SVP, Biology

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Shawn Russell Headshot

Shawn Russell, Ph.D.

SVP, Chemistry, Manufacturing, And Controls

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Cyrus Stacey

SVP, Quality

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Join Us

Innovate with us.

We are excited about the future as we advance our state-of-the-art science, and while we may not be hiring for a specific role at the moment, we are always interested in connecting with great talent. Submit your resume to be considered for future openings that align with your background and interests.

We can’t wait to meet you.

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Values

Powered by our dedication and commitment to improve the lives of patients with high unmet needs.

Our values reflect who we are and guide our actions and decisions, empowering everyone to contribute meaningfully to our shared purpose.

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Team First

We respect and value each other’s ideas and contributions. We achieve more by working together.

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Uphold a High Bar

We build best-in-class therapies that are impactful for patients. We aim to improve with every iteration, striving for long-term excellence.
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Experimentalists at Heart

We are open-minded and data-driven. We constantly adapt and evolve as new information emerges.
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Bias Toward Action

We work with a sense of urgency to advance therapeutic programs to the clinic rapidly and efficiently.
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Keep It Fun

We celebrate our successes and our opportunities to learn. We are passionate about our work and our play.
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