Novartis Venture Fund Analyst

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Novartis Venture Fund is seeking a highly capable Analyst based in Cambridge/Boston to support due diligence and investment evaluation in the life sciences space. You will analyze scientific data, business plans, and market landscapes, contributing to investment memoranda and decisions.

The role involves building financial models, coordinating deal flow, and collaborating with Novartis colleagues and external experts in a high-performance setting.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a natural science or medicine is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech investment analysis is essential.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence for life sciences investments.
• Evaluate publications, business plans and technologies for decisions.
• Conduct competitive and market analyses across therapeutic areas.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Scientific due diligence

Market analysis

Investment evaluation

Education

PhD in natural sciences or medicine

Two+ years in pharma/biotech/investment

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid 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.

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

• Salary: $132,300 - $245,700 USD per year.
• Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people's lives.

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Salary Range $132,300.00 - $245,700.00

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 Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people's lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader's names or recruiter's names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams.