Novartis Venture Fund Analyst

Novartis AG; Cambridge (MA); Hybride; USD 132 000 - 246 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Résumé du poste

Novartis Venture Fund Analyst role based in Cambridge/Boston seeks a scientifically driven professional to support due diligence and market analyses for life sciences investments. You will work with senior investors across scientific and business evaluations while expanding your understanding of drug development and venture investing.

The position offers exposure to senior decision-makers, entrepreneurs and experts, supporting portfolio companies and cross-functional collaborations in a

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in natural sciences, medicine or related discipline.
• At least two years' experience in pharma/biotech or investment.
• Strong scientific and analytical capabilities with market insight.
• Experience with scientific due diligence and evaluating evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an international environment.
• Proactive, collaborative and curious about life sciences investing.

Responsabilités

• 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 scientific experts and key opinion leaders to test hypotheses.
• Assess companies, programs and market opportunities with senior colleagues.
• Build financial models to support investment evaluation and decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda, analyses and presentations for internal review.
• Coordinate deal flow and maintain documentation across investments.
• Support portfolio companies by coordinating interactions with the fund and Novartis.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and external stakeholders in the life sciences ecosystem.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Stakeholder communication

Due diligence

Financial modeling

Formation

PhD in life sciences/medicine

MBA (desirable)

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

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Location: Cambridge, Boston

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

Sponsorship: Novartis is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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.

Job Description

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.

Why Novartis?

At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As a Novartis Venture Fund Analyst, you will have the opportunity to help evaluate breakthrough science and emerging life sciences companies with the potential to address significant unmet medical needs. Working alongside experienced venture investors, entrepreneurs, scientific experts, and company leaders, you will build your investment capabilities while bringing rigorous scientific thinking to decisions that can help shape the future of medicine.

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 - $245,700 USD per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and Accommodation

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$132,300.00 - $245,700.00

Skills Desired

Business Development, Collaboration, Customer Experience (CX), Deal Origination, Evaluation Methodology, Finance, Life Science, Media Campaigns, Merchandising, Proactive Behavior, Sales, Sales Techniques, Search Techniques, Transaction Execution, Waterfall Model, Wireless Communications