Protara Therapeutics Named a 2026 Best Places to Work Winner by BioSpace

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Protara Therapeutics (Nasdaq: TARA) was named a BioSpace 2026 Best Places to Work winner on November 4, 2025.

The company received the award in BioSpace’s small employer category and is one of 50 U.S. employers recognized (20 large, 30 small). Protara highlighted its Flatiron District, New York City office, a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and emphasis on professional development, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

Management framed the award as recognition of employee commitment to advancing Protara’s clinical-stage programs in cancer and rare diseases and invited interest via the company careers page.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA), a clinical-stage company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of cancer and rare diseases, today announced that it has been named a BioSpace 2026 Best Place to Work.

“Protara is thrilled to be recognized as one of the most sought-after biotech employers in the life sciences community,” said Jesse Shefferman, Chief Executive Officer of Protara Therapeutics. “Our colleagues are crucial to every aspect of our success, and this award is a reflection of our team’s commitment to fostering a vibrant culture that attracts top talent and inspires team members to make a meaningful impact. I would like to thank all of our colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication to developing transformative therapies to patients.”

Protara is among 50 U.S. employers on BioSpace’s Best Places to Work list, with 20 organizations ranked in large and 30 ranked in small employer categories. Protara received the award in the small employer category.

Located in the Flatiron District of New York City, Protara has a modern and collaborative working environment where integrity, tenacity and teamwork are highly valued. The Company has competitive benefits and prioritizes professional development, inclusivity and work-life balance. Learn more about a career at Protara: https://protaratx.com/careers/

About Best Places to Work

Nominations for Best Places to Work were open in June, 2025. Voting was conducted in August, 2025. BioSpace reviewed the votes and rankings submitted by over 7,500 life sciences professionals. Respondents were asked to identify their top three most desirable biopharma companies, segmented by large (more than 1,000+ employees) and small (less than 1,000 employees) companies. Respondents were also asked to rate their top choice organization on attributes including: compensation, innovation, career growth opportunities, leadership, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, reputation, and flexibility and remote work.

About Protara Therapeutics, Inc.

Protara is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral nutrition who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes. For more information, visit www.protaratx.com.

Company Contact:

Justine O'Malley
Protara Therapeutics
Justine.OMalley@protaratx.com
646-817-2836

FAQ

What award did Protara Therapeutics (TARA) win on November 4, 2025?

Protara was named a BioSpace 2026 Best Places to Work winner, receiving recognition in the small employer category.

How many companies were named to BioSpace’s Best Places to Work list when Protara (TARA) was recognized?

BioSpace named 50 U.S. employers to the list: 20 in the large employer category and 30 in the small employer category.

Why did Protara Therapeutics (TARA) say the BioSpace award matters?

Management said the award reflects employee commitment to culture, teamwork, and advancing the company’s clinical-stage cancer and rare disease programs.

Where is Protara Therapeutics (TARA) headquartered and what workplace traits did it highlight?

Protara is located in New York City’s Flatiron District and highlighted a collaborative office, competitive benefits, professional development, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

Will the BioSpace award affect hiring at Protara (TARA)?

The company positioned the award as enhancing its employer reputation and directed interested candidates to its careers page for open roles.

Where can applicants find Protara (TARA) job listings after the BioSpace recognition?

Job listings and career information are available at the company careers webpage: https://protaratx.com/careers/