Discovering medicines that make a difference for patients, creating value for our fellow shareholders, and empowering our passionate team.
At Ironwood, we’re building a team of talented individuals who embrace the incredibly challenging task of making medicines. All our employees are equity holders, which means we are careful stewards of our resources, and we share the responsibility to build and grow this company.
Ironwood has always taken the long view: we hope to grow substantial value and, one step at a time, earn the right to build an enduring pharmaceutical company that helps people lead better lives. So we named ourselves after the ironwood tree, which can live for thousands of years in the harshest desert, creating a shaded microclimate in which life thrives. We also like that the word “ironwood” is both hard and soft. Iron like science, is undeniable and strong. Wood, like artistry and humanity, is flexible, adaptive and versatile. The two words together represent our passion for the art and science of making medicines.