Healx is an AI-powered tech bio company working on drug discovery for rare diseases. Its platform combines data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to discover and develop treatments more quickly and at lower cost than traditional methods. Technical domains span artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, pharmacology and biotechnology.
The scale of the problem defines the scope of the work. There are around 10,000 rare diseases, affecting some 400 million people globally, and roughly 90% have no approved treatment. Healx's stated mission is to redesign drug discovery to address them.
The company lists four core values. Care for Rare puts rare disease patients at the heart of its work. Grow as individuals describes a team of learners seeking to enhance their expertise. Win as a team covers inclusivity and diversity alongside shared celebration of successes and lessons. Innovate and deliver sets an expectation of rapid innovation and calculated risk without compromising standards.
Diversity and inclusion are stated as central to the mission. Healx welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life, and considers attracting and empowering a diverse team critical to achieving its goal.
