Tarsus Pharmaceuticals’ growth journey took it from a Discovery Park suite to a new headquarters at Spectrum Terrace.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, one of Orange County’s leading pharmaceutical companies, is intentional about doing things differently. From their disease areas of focus to how they develop and deliver new medicines, their unique approach is powering a fast growth trajectory. Practically speaking, this has meant expanding their workspace from a nimble, 6K SF suite to a new 60K SF HQ — and Irvine Company’s leasing team has been with them each step of the way.
“We started with Tarsus pre-IPO and have been with them through many milestones, including when their first treatment received FDA approval last summer,” says Jeff Shaw, Vice President, Leasing. “From the beginning, the team has been very thoughtful about their office space needs. We’ve worked in close partnership to ensure their scalability without compromising on the quality of their office space.”
When the Tarsus team first looked at office space, Discovery Park immediately stood out. The workplace is designed to support companies as they go from early growth stage to larger scale, a perfect match for Tarsus’ early needs. Shaw and the leasing team helped Tarsus expand from their original suite to seven total suites.
The amenities at Discovery Park have been key for building the company’s collaborative culture. With 39 acres of open space and connectivity to hundreds of nearby hiking and biking trails, you’ll often find the executive team taking walking meetings or eating lunch in the fresh air.
“Their team culture is phenomenal, and they care tremendously about their employees. Their end goal has always been a single, dedicated HQ where everyone can be together.”
When it came to taking the next step, they wanted a space that was both functional for their team and offered the indoor-outdoor connectivity they love at Discovery Park. The space also needed to match the company’s “zen-like” vibe.
Shaw worked closely with the executive team, touring multiple Irvine Company workplaces before landing on Spectrum Terrace. More than half of the 73-acre campus is dedicated open space with 2,200 mature olive and pine trees. Outdoor gathering areas, a state-of-the-art indoor-outdoor fitness center and the Olympic-length pool are some of the unique amenity offerings that made this location so attractive. Currently under construction, the HQ is set to open in late 2025.
“Our team at Irvine Company developed a close partnership with Tarsus, helping them grow strategically and find their new home,” said Shaw. “We’re genuinely so happy to help launch their brand to the next level — we can’t wait to see their name on the building top.”
