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RTW Investments lists this VP, New Ventures, Asset Selection opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President–New Ventures, Asset Selection
RTW Investments
RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”) is a global, full life-cycle investment and innovation firm dedicated to solving the most challenging, unmet patient needs. We are focused on company building and identifying transformational and disruptive innovations across the biopharmaceutical and medical technologies sectors. Our investment philosophy combines a deep understanding of disease, biology, medicine, and technology with a comprehensive view of commercial opportunities and challenges. Our talented team brings hands‑on expertise in targeted areas of innovation, dedicated to the diligent exploration and support of emerging breakthroughs in both industry and academia.
Our mission is simple: we power breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of millions.
TheVice Presidentwill work with the Managing Directorand New Ventures teamtoidentifyand evaluationopportunitiesforcompany creation.TheVicePresidentwillbe responsible fordevelopinginvestmentthesesfordrug acquisition targetswithin given therapeutic area(s).
This position is full-time and reports to the Managing Director, New Ventures.
Key Responsibilities
Source andmaintaina pipeline of novel drug development ideas forNewCoswithin given therapeutic area(s)
Conduct proprietary research to analyze assets across science, disease, commercial, IP, CMC, clin dev, regulatory, and valuation verticals.
Write, pitch, and maintain investment notes for company ideas.
Build pitch deck including recommended deal terms, clinical development, and financing
Develop expertise within therapeutic area(s) of coverage
Attend all relevant medical, banking and partnering conferences
Convert ideas into NewCos with successful PnL
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degreerequired, Advanced degree (MD or PhD)stronglypreferred. All applicants MUST have a degree in and a strong understanding of biological sciences.
5+ years of experience focused on the biotech/pharmaceutical sector, buy-side role preferred
Also open to MD/PhDs with Ability to operate independently on both strategic and tactical tasks, and clearly articulate the process involved
Investor mindset, deep experience with producing research notes
Relevant academic or industry experience in the life sciences is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated tenacity in conducting detailed research and presenting findings
New York based with willingness to travel (15%)
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensivelistandadditionaltasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Healthcare concierge service
FSA and HSA savings plans
401(k) plan and company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate fitness and wellbeing benefit (Gympass)
The total compensation for this role includesabasesalary,competitivebonus structure, and comprehensive benefits. The target annual cash compensation range is $425,000+ ,thoughwill bedeterminedby a variety of factors including prior experience, relevantexpertise, and the scope of responsibilities assigned.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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