Minimum 4 years of industry experience in consulting or investing
Proficient in financial statement analysis and financial modeling
Experience with industry databases like Citeline and Pitchbook preferred
Strong scientific and clinical background essential
Responsibilities
Assess investment opportunities based on clinical unmet needs and management strength
Conduct primary due diligence including scientific publication reviews and competitive analysis
Prepare and present investment materials for potential investments
Monitor and assist in managing private investments
Attend scientific and broker conferences to gather insights
Support portfolio management with operational tasks
Collaborate with other teams within Novo Holdings
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Retirement plan
5 months parental leave for all genders
Commuting reimbursement
One Medical membership
Fitness reimbursement
Family planning benefits
Home internet reimbursement
Daily catered lunches
Generous PTO and holiday time
Full Job Description
Novo Holdings is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Venture Investments team in its Boston office.
Requirements
You will be part of our Venture Investments team responsible for originating, analyzing and managing Novo Holdings' global private and public equity investments. Efforts in this area are primarily focused on preclinical and clinical stage biotechnology and high growth revenue stage medical technology opportunities. Responsibilities include:
Assessment of investment opportunities based on the clinical unmet need they are addressing, supporting scientific validation, strength of management teams, clinical development plans, regulatory outlook, commercial opportunities, intellectual property, competitive landscape and valuation.
Conduct primary due diligence of new investment opportunities, which can include:
An in-depth review of relevant scientific and clinical publications
Review and distillation of company provided materials
Competitive landscape analysis
Calls with KOLs, physicians, payers and other relevant experts
Prepare and present investment materials and supporting documentation to guide potential investments
Monitor and assist with management of private investments
Attend scientific and broker conferences
Assist in operations and other ad hoc tasks to support portfolio management
Collaborate with other areas of the organization to support other Novo Holdings activities
Professional Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with:
A strong scientific and/or clinical background, with a Ph.D. in the life sciences or an M.D.
Senior Associate applicants must have a minimum of 4 years industry experience in consulting or investing (e.g. you've looked at companies)
Proficiency with financial statement analysis, accounting, and financial modeling
Experience working with industry databases (e.g. Citeline, Pitchbook), libraries and other data sources to assist in researching companies, clinical trials, competitive positioning, and commercial opportunities is preferred
Personal Qualifications
Strong work ethic
Ability to work with cross cultural / multi-office teams
Team player
Passion for healthcare investing
Organized and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task
Benefits
Medical and dental, retirement, 5 months of parental leave regardless of gender, commuting reimbursement, One Medical membership, fitness reimbursement, family planning benefits, home internet reimbursement, daily catered lunches, generous PTO and holiday time.
