Biotech Sector Faces Wave of Layoffs as Multiple Firms Downsize
Several biotech companies, including Kyverna Therapeutics, Leap Therapeutics, and Atara Biotherapeutics, announced significant workforce reductions this week. These cuts, ranging from 16% to 80% of staff, are part of broader efforts to streamline operations, conserve cash, and refocus on core therapeutic programs amid ongoing industry headwinds.