Associate, New Ventures, Asset Selection
About The Position
RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”) is a global, full life-cycle investment and innovation firm dedicated to solving the most challenging, unmet patient needs. We are focused on company building and identifying transformational and disruptive innovations across the biopharmaceutical and medical technologies sectors. Our investment philosophy combines a deep understanding of disease, biology, medicine, and technology with a comprehensive view of commercial opportunities and challenges. Our talented team brings hands-on expertise in targeted areas of innovation, dedicated to the diligent exploration and support of emerging breakthroughs in both industry and academia. Our mission is simple: we power breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of millions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree (MD or PhD) strongly preferred.
- All applicants MUST have a degree in and a strong understanding of biological sciences.
- 5+ years of experience focused on the biotech/pharmaceutical sector, buy-side role preferred
- Ability to operate independently on both strategic and tactical tasks, and clearly articulate the process involved
- Investor mindset, deep experience with producing research notes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated tenacity in conducting detailed research and presenting findings
- New York based with willingness to travel (15%)
Nice To Haves
- Also open to MD/PhDs with <5 years of experience who are looking to make a career switch
- Relevant academic or industry experience in the life sciences is preferred
Responsibilities
- Source and maintain a pipeline of novel drug development ideas for NewCos within given therapeutic area(s)
- Conduct proprietary research to analyze assets across science, disease, commercial, IP, CMC, clin dev, regulatory, and valuation verticals.
- Write, pitch, and maintain investment notes for company ideas
- Build pitch deck including recommended deal terms, clinical development, and financing
- Develop expertise within therapeutic area(s) of coverage
- Attend all relevant medical, banking and partnering conferences
- Convert ideas into NewCos with successful PnL
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Healthcare concierge service
- FSA and HSA savings plans
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate fitness and wellbeing benefit (Gympass)
- Pretax commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
