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About the Role
General Atlantic is seeking a Life Sciences investor to join their New York-based investment team. This role involves evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting technical diligence, supporting deal execution, and working with portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background (MD or PhD) and at least two years of relevant industry experience, aiming to drive strategic growth and generate value for the firm's portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and recommend investment opportunities in drug development / biopharmaceutical companies, including development and ownership of thematic focus areas.
- Support scientific and clinical due diligence, integrating preclinical data, clinical trial results, regulatory strategy, and market dynamics into investment recommendations.
- Develop and present rigorous investment theses to senior stakeholders, including the global Investment Committee.
- Contribute across the full deal process, including coordination of third-party scientific advisors, KOLs, and commercial consultants.
- Monitor portfolio companies and support the GA team’s efforts in capital allocation and value creation.
- Leverage clinical and industry networks to generate proprietary deal flow and market intelligence.
- Collaborate with professionals across the firm and foster exceptional knowledge-sharing.
Requirements
- MD or PhD in a relevant scientific field (molecular biology, genetics, biology, chemistry, etc.).
- 2-5 years of post-graduate school professional experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in the life sciences sector (e.g., life sciences investing, life sciences strategy consulting, life sciences equity research / investment banking, biopharma operating role).
- Ability to analyze and integrate data from various sources into investment recommendations, including preclinical and clinical data, FDA/regulatory correspondence, and market research.
- Strong foundation in financial modeling with a demonstrated commitment to deepening analytical expertise.
- Passion for primary scientific literature, including scientific/medical meetings and conferences.
- High degree of familiarity with drug development and regulatory processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated maturity and professional presence; comfortable interacting with senior executives and management teams.
- Highly motivated, inquisitive, and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to take ownership, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years of post-graduate school professional experience
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in the life sciences sector
Education Level
- MD or PhD in relevant scientific field
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 – $160,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Retirement savings contributions
- Mental and physical health resources
- Annual discretionary bonuses
- Long-term incentive programs
About the Company
- General Atlantic is a leading global investor with over four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support to more than 885 companies.
- Established in 1980, the firm partners with visionary founders and investors to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value.
- The firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers.
- GA manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, with over 900 professionals in 20 countries.
- The GA Life Sciences practice provides capital and strategic support for development stage biopharma companies, with a track record across public and private investments.
- The Life Sciences team focuses on novel therapies that provide substantial patient benefit and have the potential to redefine standards of care.
Equal Opportunity
- General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.