Our culture & values

Our culture is defined by our passion to serve those affected by mental illness. We are purpose-driven and intentional. We know impactful innovations don’t come easy, but are borne from passion and hard work. Together, we are working toward a goal bigger than ourselves.

Our purpose is to create value for those we have the privilege to serve
We keep our promises and deliver
We succeed through inclusion and teamwork
We are driven to meaningfully innovate
We take pride in our work
Knowing that I have the complete support of my peers and senior leadership day in and day out is one of my favorite things about working at Karuna."
- Michael Swartz, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Analytical Development
Michael Swartz headshot

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) contribution
  • Competitive employee equity offerings
  • Life & Disability Insurance at no cost
  • Flexible PTO program
  • Commuter reimbursement
  • Annual holiday shutdown
  • Professional development support
  • Agile performance management
  • Competitive compensation philosophy
  • Choice of two comprehensive medical plans
  • Dental and vision provided at no cost
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • ModernHealth mental health app
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dependent care FSA

Join our team

To work at Karuna is to join a group of people putting their passion into action. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions.

Open Positions

Karuna Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Karuna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.