Biotech BD & Strategy Analyst (AI-Driven Pharma)

Speedrun Talent Network; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Formation Bio in Boston is seeking a Business Development Analyst to build scientific and clinical rationales and compelling investment cases for novel drug development ideas and acquisition targets. You will source, diligence, strategy, and transactions, helping drive Formation Bio’s growth and advance its mission to deliver transformative therapies.

You will contribute across these areas, including developing robust investment theses, collaborating with senior leadership, and exploring

Qualifications

• Familiarity with key business, scientific, and medical aspects of drug development.
• Experience with writing research reports and/or presentations, as well as delivering presentations that integrate multiple data sources.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis and modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization (marketing, R&D, finance, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis, and market research and financial modeling to support investment recommendations
• Help inform the investment thesis through rigorous modeling of clinical development activities, potential commercial launch trajectories and revenue projections
• Help develop and grow a robust pipeline of targets by searching publicly available databases and online resources for novel drug development ideas
• Review, aggregate, analyze and monitor pharmaceutical development databases and market research reports to source and evaluate potential acquisition targets
• Construct persuasive investment theses in the form of PowerPoint presentations and supporting Excel models
• Communicate theses directly to senior management advocating for specific drug development projects
• Partner with senior members of the Business Development group to assist with all elements of transactions on new investments through closing, including due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiations
• Support broader strategic initiatives with the Formation Bio Leadership Team
• Contribute to strategic initiatives around applications of AI to asset sourcing and diligence

Skills

Biotech knowledge

Presentations/writing

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Formation Bio in Boston is seeking a Business Development Analyst to build scientific and clinical rationales and compelling investment cases for novel drug development ideas and acquisition targets. You will source, diligence, strategy, and transactions, helping drive Formation Bio’s growth and advance its mission to deliver transformative therapies.

You will contribute across these areas, including developing robust investment theses, collaborating with senior leadership, and exploring