Raven (RA Ventures) · 6 days ago
Raven Senior Associate
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expRaven is RA Capital’s healthcare incubator focused on transforming scientific breakthroughs into therapies. The Senior Associate will support the identification, evaluation, and creation of new biotechnology companies, working closely with various stakeholders to translate scientific insights into new opportunities.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Partner with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs), and RA colleagues to identify, assess, and advance novel technologies, therapeutic programs, and platforms as the basis for new company formation
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of scientific foundations, therapeutic hypotheses, and platform capabilities underlying Raven programs
Research, track, and synthesize competitive landscapes, emerging technologies, and external programs, and communicate strategic implications for new and existing companies
Support new project incubation and newco formation through scientific, commercial, and strategic diligence
Evaluate therapeutic applications, indication strategies, and commercial potential for novel targets, programs, and technologies
Contribute to the development of target product profiles, positioning, and early portfolio or pipeline strategy in collaboration with senior team members
Assist in sourcing and evaluating external opportunities, including academic programs, licenses, partnerships, and collaborations
Conduct market research, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and growth assessments, to inform newco strategy and investment decisions
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate budgets, capitalization structures, valuation scenarios, and strategic alternatives
Work closely with newco finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of board-level financial materials
Collaborate with investment team members and Venture Partners to develop and execute financing and capitalization structures and valuations necessary to achieve funding and launching a company
Leverage AI-enabled tools as part of daily work to improve efficiency and quality of scientific, market, and financial analyses, and proactively identify, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools or workflows that enhance individual and team effectiveness
Prepare high-quality written materials and pitch decks for internal decision-making, boards, investors, partners, and prospective hires
Engage with academic thought leaders, key opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers, and other ecosystem participants to inform strategy, diligence, and company building
Represent Raven and RA Capital Management at scientific and industry conferences, networking events, and external meetings as appropriate
Qualification
Required
PhD in biological sciences or a related field
3+ years of relevant work experience, such as biotech or pharma scientific strategy, business development, venture creation, management consulting, or startup operations
Strong ability to analyze and synthesize complex scientific, technical, and market information
Knowledge of biotech ecosystem, emerging technologies, drug development process, and market trends
Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, valuation, or commercial analysis
Demonstrated proficiency with AI-enabled tools and a proactive, experimental mindset toward incorporating AI into analytical, research, and operational workflows to drive efficiency and impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling scientific and investment narratives
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of autonomy and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders
Critical thinking skills, ability to identify what's most important, and ability to operate under uncertainty
Self-motivation and entrepreneurial drive
Benefits
Employer-paid medical insurance
Flexible PTO
Retirement benefits
Company
Raven (RA Ventures)
We are Raven, RA Capital’s healthcare incubator.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joel Barrish
Venture Partner
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