Sequence Bio Named One of Atlantic Canada’s Best Places to Work for 2026

January 2, 2026

sequence bio named one of atlantic canada’s best places to work for 2026

Sequence Bio is proud to announce it has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Best Places to Work for 2026 by Atlantic Business Magazine. 

This prestigious recognition highlights employers who demonstrate excellence in corporate culture, work/life balance, benefits, professional development, and more. For Sequence Bio, the award highlights its success in building a workplace where professional excellence and personal well-being go hand-in-hand.

“Being a ‘Best Place to Work’ starts with a strong culture and an unwavering commitment to the success of our people,” said Lynn Healey, Chief Executive Officer of Sequence Bio. “When we empower our team with autonomy and invest in their growth, we create an environment where everyone can put their individual mark on the high-impact work that drives our mission.”

The selection process for Best Places to Work evaluates organizations on rigorous criteria, including remuneration, diversity, equity and inclusion, and incentives. Among other things, Sequence Bio stood out for its holistic approach to employee experience, including:

• Shared success: A competitive compensation philosophy where the team represents a significant shareholder group, ensuring employees participate directly in the company's success.
  
  
• Investments in growth: An annual professional development budget for each employee, plus access to leadership coaching and clear pathways for career advancement.
  
  
• Trust-based wellness: A flexible PTO policy and an expanded wellness spending allowance that empowers team members to prioritize their physical and mental health in the ways that matter most to them.

“Our mission is to improve patient lives through better drug discovery, and that begins with enabling our team to do their most inspired work,” added Healey. “Whether it is through our RRSP matching program, support for external learning, or simply trusting our team to balance work with life, we are committed to building an environment where everyone can thrive.”

About Atlantic Canada's Best Places to Work Awards

Atlantic Business Magazine's Best Places to Work awards recognize employers in Atlantic Canada that demonstrate a commitment to human resources excellence and workplace culture. Winners are selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their performance across seven judging categories: corporate culture; work/life balance; diversity, equity and inclusion; benefits/remuneration; incentives/rewards; professional development; and opportunities for career advancement. The award highlights organizations that go above and beyond to create supportive environments where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

About Sequence Bio

Sequence Bio is researching the genetic characteristics of the Newfoundland and Labrador founder population to identify and validate novel drug targets, helping to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for diseases with high unmet medical need. Sequence Bio is proudly based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.