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VP, New Ventures, Asset Selection

RTW Investments
Location
New York
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Asset Selection
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong understanding of biological sciences
  • 5+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector
  • Ability to operate independently on strategic and tactical tasks
  • Investor mindset with experience producing research notes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (MD or PhD)
  • Buy-side role experience
  • Relevant academic or industry experience in life sciences
  • MD/PhDs with <5 years of experience looking to make a career switch
What the job really is

The Vice President of New Ventures, Asset Selection at RTW Investments will collaborate with the Managing Director and the New Ventures team to identify and evaluate opportunities for creating new companies in the biopharmaceutical sector. Responsibilities include sourcing drug development ideas, conducting thorough research across various verticals, developing investment theses, and converting ideas into successful new companies.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Healthcare concierge service
  • FSA and HSA savings plans
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate fitness and wellbeing benefit (Gympass)
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of company culture or team dynamics
  • Role involves significant independent work which may not suit everyone
  • Travel requirement is relatively low at 15%
  • Vague mention of additional tasks that may be assigned
Job score3.4/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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