Novartis Venture Fund Analyst

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. Turn scientific insight into investment decisions that could help shape the future of medicine. As an Analyst with the Novartis Venture Fund, you'll join a small, highly collaborative team investing in innovative life sciences companies developing potentially paradigm-changing therapies in areas of high unmet need. You'll work alongside experienced venture investors across scientific and business due diligence, market and competitive analysis, investment evaluation and portfolio support, while building your understanding of the wider drug development and investment landscape. With exposure to senior decision-makers, entrepreneurs, company leaders and scientific experts, this is an opportunity to build on your scientific expertise, broaden your commercial perspective and develop as a life sciences venture investor.   Job Description 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, entrepren