Research Internship

RA Capital Management • Boston, MA

2d • $20 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world’s most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world’s precious resources. RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly—seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world—with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital’s large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people. If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you’ll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don’t get us started on our compliance team’s wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring. Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you’ll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency. Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it. Internship Description: As a Research Intern at RA Capital, you will be an integral part of our Research Team, contributing to the company’s scientific research efforts by collecting, streamlining, and organizing detailed data. Research interns will gain exposure to internal and external third-party databases to enable the collection, curation, and management of large data sets to support diverse company initiatives. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for college students interested in life science investing. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, gain valuable skills, and make meaningful contributions to our research efforts. Interns will report to the Research Managers. Candidates must be eager to experiment with ways to incorporate AI into their work to be more efficient and effective. RA Capital is looking for people who are proactive about using AI where possible, looking for new tools and even creating new tools; AI is transforming our work, and we are specifically looking for AI-forward people to ensure that we are leveraging these tools to make us as effective as possible.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a relevant field (biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, finance, economics, or related disciplines).
• Strong interest in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare industries.
• Familiarity with scientific literature and ability to critically analyze scientific data.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, programming languages are a bonus) and experience leveraging AI in either a project or work-related setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• contributing to the company’s scientific research efforts by collecting, streamlining, and organizing detailed data
• gain exposure to internal and external third-party databases to enable the collection, curation, and management of large data sets to support diverse company initiatives

Benefits

• Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on work
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment
• RA sponsored lunch on designated days
• Access to RA-sponsored events, speaker series, and social activities
• Participation in wellness and community-focused initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern