Healthcare Associate

TechAtlas, the investment research-focused division of RA Capital

TechAtlas Healthcare Associates work closely alongside RA Capital’s Investment Team to originate conviction in potential investments by identifying breakthroughs and putting data into context, as well as advise our portfolio companies on many aspects of program and pipeline strategy. Associates typically cover several therapeutic spaces, becoming our in-house experts who can envision how a given field will play out and how companies are likely to evolve and perform in the dynamic biotech and life sciences sector. Associates institutionalize these learnings and guide investment decisions by mapping out competitive landscapes that act as internal tools, helping to identify competitive drugs, diagnostics, and/or technological capabilities in a given area. We are seeking individuals who share our core characteristics: intellectually curious, open minded, and driven to advance healthcare and life sciences innovation that will meaningfully impact patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in several therapeutic areas and/or technologies to inform investment decisions by understanding the current standard of care, unmet needs in the field, and therapies in development to create a clear picture of how a field will evolve and which companies are best positioned for success
• Meet with biotech and life sciences companies (C-suite) to evaluate investment opportunities
• Conduct investment due diligence alongside members of the Investment Team
• Analyze preclinical and clinical data sets and communicate their impact in a given space with urgency and attention to detail, in both written and oral forms
• Work with portfolio companies as needed on various aspects of pipeline strategy, clinical development, BD activities, and other topics as required
• Interview and survey key opinion leaders and subject matter experts
  Attend scientific and investor conferences
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the competitive landscapes in given coverage areas
• Create updated competitive landscapes as needed to reflect changes and updates in given coverage areas

Skills

We are looking for curious, intelligent, and driven individuals capable of clearly communicating data-driven analyses and high quality work products in a timely manner. We demand a strong scientific background and will provide training in all other aspects of the Healthcare Associate role. Applicants need to be flexible, self-motivated, results-oriented people who work well both independently and as part of a team.

Background/Experience

PhD in biology or a related field or MD; BA/BS/MS with additional relevant experience