--- title: "Capricor Therapeutics Cuts Around 10% of Its Workforce…" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/capricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-13T05:30:32.000Z" modified: "2026-11-13T05:30:32.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Pharma](/blog/tag/pharma)[Health](/blog/tag/health) # Capricor Therapeutics Cuts Around 10% of Its Workforce Ahead of FDA Decision Capricor Therapeutics cut around 10% of its workforce to align with near-term priorities as it awaits an FDA decision on deramiocel. [![Metaintro Team](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/9127a74a-194f-44f4-8743-8bdcda5e717c.jpg)Metaintro Team @metaintro](/blog/author/metaintro) [November 13, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)3 min read ![An open plan office floor at dusk with rows of workstations](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/10188.jpg) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026&title=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026&title=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision)[mailto:?subject=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026](mailto:?subject=Capricor%20Therapeutics%20Cuts%20Around%2010%25%20of%20Its%20Workforce%20Ahead%20of%20FDA%20Decision&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcapricor-therapeutics-layoffs-10-percent-2026) Capricor Therapeutics announced workforce cuts on November 10, 2026, during its earnings call, with BioSpace reporting that [the biotech revealed it cut around 10% of its workforce](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). The biotechnology company has its [San Diego facility operational](https://www.capricor.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/359/capricor-therapeutics-reports-third-quarter-2026-financial). At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Jobs Is Capricor Cutting? The announcement describes the reduction as a share of the workforce: [the biotech revealed it cut around 10% of its workforce](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). The disclosure came during the presentation of quarterly results, with the explanation delivered [during a call Tuesday afternoon to present the company’s third quarter earnings](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). For workers assessing the announcement, the central development is a workforce reduction alongside a narrower set of business priorities, rather than a standalone update on clinical progress. ## Why Is Capricor Cutting Jobs? The stated reason was [to align our organization with our near-term priorities](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). Alongside the layoffs, [Capricor has also slowed programs not directly related to deramiocel, including the biotech’s exosome-based platform](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). That puts the staffing announcement in the context of a more concentrated development effort. The company describes itself as [a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases](https://www.capricor.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/359/capricor-therapeutics-reports-third-quarter-2026-financial). ## What Happens Next? The regulatory timetable remains central to the business update. Additional data and a revised indication [pushed the FDA’s target action date from Aug. 22](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears) [to Nov. 22](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). The company’s release also states that [Deramiocel and Capricor’s StealthX™ exosome therapeutics are investigational and have not been approved for commercial use in any indication](https://www.capricor.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/359/capricor-therapeutics-reports-third-quarter-2026-financial). ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Request written information about separation terms, benefits and final pay. - Save personal employment records without taking confidential business material. - Update your resume with specific responsibilities and accomplishments. - Contact professional connections and review openings aligned with your experience. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: Why Did Capricor Reduce Its Workforce? A: The stated purpose was [to align our organization with our near-term priorities](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). ### Q: Which Programs Has Capricor Slowed? A: [Capricor has also slowed programs not directly related to deramiocel, including the biotech’s exosome-based platform](https://www.biospace.com/business/capricor-parts-ways-with-10-of-staff-as-fda-decision-on-dmd-cell-therapy-nears). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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