Sana Biotechnology

Sana Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, Sana focuses on developing engineered cells as medicines to treat diseases by repairing or replacing cells in the body. The company utilizes advanced platforms for both *ex vivo* and *in vivo* cell engineering. Sana originated from Flagship Pioneering's labs and has made significant strides since its inception. Key milestones include the acquisition of Ocata Therapeutics, a successful IPO in 2021, and collaborations with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to develop therapies for type 1 diabetes. The company employs over 200 people and aims to transform medicine through integrated technologies in stem cell biology, immunology, and manufacturing. Sana's mission is to enable treatments for untreatable diseases by repairing and replacing cells, while also focusing on scalable and cost-efficient manufacturing processes to enhance therapy accessibility.

Research Seattle, United States Founded 2018 ~225 employees NASDAQ: SANA

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Employees
225
+2.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Stock
SANA
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
26.7%
Tech: 36.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Sana Biotechnology went from 318 employees in Oct 2024 to 225 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 14 people joined, 4 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other157
Operations28
Engineering25
Finance8
HR4
Sales3

Salaries at Sana Biotechnology

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1 salary profiles in the US

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering19
Operations2
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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Sana Biotechnology FAQ

How many employees does Sana Biotechnology have?

Sana Biotechnology has about 225 employees, up 2.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Sana Biotechnology sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sana Biotechnology filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

How much does Sana Biotechnology pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for Sana Biotechnology in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Sana Biotechnology salaries page. See Sana Biotechnology salaries

Is Sana Biotechnology a public company?

Yes. Sana Biotechnology is publicly traded under the ticker SANA on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.