Caring for People, Protecting the Future
At Dynavax, every vaccine begins with a simple promise: to protect lives. Our responsibility extends to the patients who depend on us, the employees who drive our mission, and the communities we are part of. We stand with people today while protecting the future we all share.
Our values - doing what’s right, celebrating individuals, a community of collaboration, empower one another to make a difference, and embrace the challenges - are more than guiding principles. They are promises we make to everyone we serve. Success is measured not only in scientific breakthroughs, but in lives uplifted, voices heard, and communities strengthened.
As a developer and manufacturer of vaccines, we uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, and safety in everything we do. Equally important, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and inspired to pursue meaningful work. This is what we call the Dynavax Advantage: a culture of purpose, empowerment, and impact that makes our company truly special.
Ryan Spencer
Chief Executive Officer, Dynavax
Our Commitments
We are committed to being more than innovators: we strive to be trusted partners, working with integrity and compassion to build a healthier, more resilient world for today and for generations to come.
Improving Public Health
At Dynavax, our mission begins with patients. We focus on developing vaccines with safety, efficacy, and accessibility at the forefront, leveraging our CpG 1018® adjuvant technology to develop potentially best-in-class vaccines to address urgent public health needs. From HEPLISAV-B®, our adult hepatitis B vaccine, to our pipeline of novel vaccine candidates for shingles, plague, Lyme disease, and other public health threats, we are advancing science where it can have the greatest impact.
Beyond product innovation, our commitment extends to rigorous quality and safety oversight, ensuring every vaccine we produce meets the highest standards and can improve public health at scale.
Community Engagement
We believe strong communities are essential to a healthier world. To build sustainable partnerships, we work with local and national organizations to support education, health, and equity. Every U.S. employee receives two paid volunteer days each year, empowering them to make a difference in their local communities. In 2025, our teams partnered with nonprofits nationwide, from food banks to after-school programs.
We also invest in the next generation by supporting our local school district through scholarships and mentorship. Our ongoing collaboration with Life Science Cares, along with our internship program in partnership with Project Onramp, helps address poverty and close opportunity gaps. Through charitable donations, volunteerism, and strong community connections, we remain committed to driving corporate social responsibility and creating a lasting impact where we live and work.
Our Community Partners
Employees and Culture
At Dynavax, our people are central to everything we do. We believe in recognizing individuals, not just for what they do, but who they are. When each team member feels valued and empowered, collaboration grows stronger, ideas flow more freely, and innovation flourishes. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual has a voice, is encouraged to grow, and feels that their contributions truly matter.
Our values: doing what’s right, celebrating individuals, a community of collaboration, empower one another to make a difference, and embrace the challenges, aren't just posters on the wall. They are how we work, how we grow, and how we deliver impact together. Whether it’s through mentorship, cross-functional teamwork, or rising to meet difficult obstacles with resilience and compassion, we’re building a culture of purpose and belonging.
Recognition for our Culture
We are proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ and recognized on the Fortune Best Workplaces in BioPharma™ list for multiple consecutive years, achievements that reflect our deep commitment to fostering a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
These honors are especially meaningful because they are driven by employee feedback, underscoring the trust, collaboration, and shared purpose that define our workplace.
We remain dedicated to investing in our people and strengthening a work environment where every employee can contribute to our collective success.
Sustainability
Sustainability is an essential part of how we operate. Our LEED Gold–certified headquarters and robust recycling program are just a few examples of how we minimize our environmental impact. We also embrace flexible and virtual work environments that reduce congestion and emissions. As we grow, we are committed to a focus on sustainability in every part of our business.
Ethics and Compliance
Integrity guides everything we do. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets clear expectations for all employees, leaders, and directors to act responsibly and transparently in every market where we operate.
With a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and a dedicated steering committee, we maintain comprehensive policies and training across business areas, including healthcare provider engagements, global operations, and anti-corruption standards. These programs not only ensure compliance with legal requirements but also reinforce the trust our patients, partners, and communities place in us.
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Join Dynavax
Incredible things happen when science and culture come together. At Dynavax, our people are our greatest strength - and together, we’ve built an inclusive, collaborative workplace where everyone is inspired to pursue meaningful work. This is what we call the Dynavax Advantage: a culture of purpose, empowerment, and impact that makes our company truly special.
If you’re ready to learn more and be part of what makes the Dynavax Advantage unique, explore our opportunities today.
