Lead Sciences

Lead Sciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that operates as both a laboratory supply provider and a drug discovery service organization. The company is primarily recognized for its extensive portfolio of laboratory consumables, including high-performance nitrile and latex gloves, pipette tips, and centrifuge tubes tailored for life science research. Beyond its supply business, Lead Sciences has historically engaged in internal research and development, supported by federal SBIR grants, focusing on the discovery of novel small molecule anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents. Today, the company leverages its technical expertise to offer custom synthesis and lead optimization services to pharmaceutical and academic partners. Lead Sciences aims to support the infrastructure of biotechnology research while maintaining a foundation in early-stage therapeutic discovery.