Search and Evaluation Fellow

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

1d • $45 • Remote

About The Position

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization like no other. For decades, we have been taking major steps and pioneering new ways to advance the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. By joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to our core values and working towards a cure for cystic fibrosis. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by CF. Learn more about why work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Position Summary: The CFF has committed to invest over $500M in our Path to a Cure (PTAC) Initiative. The Mission Ventures Fellow will support the Science & Innovation Team in the evaluation of new biotechnology company investments as part of the PTAC initiative. The Fellowship is centered around learning how to perform due diligence on exciting new genetic medicine technologies. The Fellow will assist in sourcing and triaging new opportunities as well as performing landscape analyses of key strategic areas including gene editing, gene insertion, and gene delivery. These skills are very translatable to highly sought-after career opportunities in venture capital, venture philanthropy, business development, and entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• Working toward a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree or current Post-Doctoral Researcher, with a focus on genetic therapies or a related field (e.g., virology, gene delivery materials science, etc.).
• No prior business, finance, or biotechnology industry experience required.
• Deep interest in learning best practices to evaluate early-stage biotech company investments.
• Ability to work 15 - 20 hours/week for twelve consecutive weeks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members to accomplish objectives, including diverse scientific team seeking to integrate diligence with a scientific development platform for cystic fibrosis.
• Ability to prepare well-written, organized material and present recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex scientific information and data.
• Ability and interest in researching and uncovering new insights.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster deep relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new investment opportunities for the Foundation’s PTAC initiative.
• Conduct scientific due diligence under the supervision of the Investments and Research Affairs teams.
• Perform primary and secondary literature searches to help assess new opportunities.
• Identify and participate in subject matter expert and key opinion leader calls.
• Own and manage key landscapes that will inform sourcing and diligence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees