Analyst, Novartis Venture Fund

Novartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid work options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Bonus potential

Equity awards

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an Analyst for the Novartis Venture Fund. The role involves supporting scientific and business due diligence, evaluating publications and technologies, and conducting market analyses to inform investment decisions.

You will build financial models, prepare memoranda, and coordinate deal flow while collaborating with senior investors and external experts to shape the life sciences portfolio.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in natural sciences, medicine or closely related discipline.
• At least two years' experience in pharma, biotech or investment.
• Strong scientific understanding of life sciences, drug development and trends.
• Experience with scientific due diligence and evaluating evidence.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; connect scientific insight with business and market needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific and business due diligence for new and follow-on life sciences investments.
• Evaluate publications, business plans and emerging technologies to inform decisions.
• Conduct competitive, market and landscape analyses across therapeutic areas.
• Engage with experts to test investment hypotheses.
• Assess companies and development programs alongside senior colleagues.
• Build financial models to support investment evaluation and decision-making.
• Prepare investment memoranda and analyses for internal review.
• Coordinate deal flow and maintain documentation across investments.
• Support portfolio companies by coordinating interactions across the fund and Novartis.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Investment evaluation

Portfolio support

Project management

Education

PhD or MD in natural sciences/medicine

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Summary

Work Arrangement:

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Turn scientific insight into investment decisions that could help shape the future of medicine. As an Analyst with the Novartis Venture Fund, you'll join a small, highly collaborative team investing in innovative life sciences companies developing potentially paradigm‑changing therapies in areas of high unmet need. You'll work alongside experienced venture investors across scientific and business due diligence, market and competitive analysis, investment evaluation and portfolio support, while building your understanding of the wider drug development and investment landscape. With exposure to senior decision makers, entrepreneurs, company leaders and scientific experts, this is an opportunity to build on your scientific expertise, broaden your commercial perspective and develop as a life sciences venture investor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support scientific and business due diligence for new and follow‑on life sciences investments.
• Evaluate scientific publications, business plans and emerging technologies to inform investment decisions.
• Conduct competitive, market and landscape analyses across therapeutic areas and emerging science.
• Engage with scientific experts and key opinion leaders to test investment hypotheses.
• Assess companies, development programs and market opportunities alongside senior investment colleagues.
• Build financial and capital models to support investment evaluation and decision‑making.
• Prepare clear investment memoranda, financial analyses and presentations for internal review.
• Coordinate deal flow and maintain accurate documentation across prospective and existing investments.
• Support portfolio companies by coordinating interactions across the Novartis Venture Fund and wider Novartis organization.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and external stakeholders across the life sciences and venture capital ecosystem.

Essential Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy and/or Doctor of Medicine in natural sciences, medicine or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or investment industry.
• Strong scientific expertise with an understanding of life sciences, drug development, medical needs and emerging scientific trends.
• Experience with, or strong understanding of, scientific due diligence and evaluating scientific evidence.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to connect scientific insight with broader business and market considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external experts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively in an international, high‑performance environment.
• Proactive, collaborative and intellectually curious approach, with a strong interest in research, analysis and life sciences investing.

Desirable Requirements

• Master of Business Administration or equivalent business education would be an advantage.
• Additional language capabilities beyond fluent English would be beneficial.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.

1. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 102,200 CHF - 189,800 CHF gross per annum.
2. The base salary offered is determined based on gender‑neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
3. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
4. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
5. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long‑term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility And Accommodation

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Why Novartis

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