California biotech to cut 82 jobs

Dynavax, a biotech company based in Berkley, Calif., will cut 82 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to prioritize its vaccine business, according to Biospace.

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The layoffs will affect employees in research, clinical development and administrative roles.

In addition, Dynavac CEO Eddie Gray will step down from his role Aug. 1 as part of the restructuring effort.

The plan comes as the biotech works to shift its focus and resources from immuno-oncology and to vaccines, including its first commercial product, which is a hepatitis B vaccine.

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