Associate, Life Sciences
General Atlantic is a global investment leader founded in 1980, serving as a dedicated partner for entrepreneurs and investors building long-term value. The firm identifies talent and technologies with great potential, empowering innovators with patient capital, operational expertise, and a global platform to scale their businesses.
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic operates as one global platform fueling innovation across multiple investment strategies, including Growth Equity, Credit, Energy Transition, and Infrastructure. Through Growth Equity, the firm accelerates category-leading companies by providing strategic counsel and value-add capabilities. Its Credit strategy delivers strategic capital solutions to high-quality businesses at key phases of their lifecycles. The Energy Transition strategy identifies and scales growth companies with net zero solutions, while its Infrastructure strategy, through Actis, invests in long-term equitable growth in critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitization, and supply chain transformation. General Atlantic manages $126B in assets under management and has invested $121B in total capital since inception, with a presence across 21 global locations serving entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies worldwide.
Skills
About the Role
You will join a New York-based investment team with exposure to all parts of the investment process. You will evaluate new investment opportunities and investment themes in biopharma and life science companies, conduct technical diligence, support deal execution, and work closely with portfolio companies. You will bring your scientific background and industry experience to drive strategic growth and generate value for the firm's portfolio.
Requirements
- MD or PhD in relevant scientific field (molecular biology, genetics, biology, chemistry, etc.)
- 2-5 years of post-graduate school professional experience, including at least 2 years of relevant experience in the life sciences sector (e.g., life sciences investing, life sciences strategy consulting, life sciences equity research / investment banking, biopharma operating role)
- Ability to analyze and integrate data from various sources into investment recommendations, including preclinical and clinical data, FDA/regulatory correspondence, and market research
- Strong foundation in financial modeling with a demonstrated commitment to deepening analytical expertise
- Passion for primary scientific literature, including scientific/medical meetings and conferences
- High degree of familiarity with drug development and regulatory processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly
- Demonstrated maturity and professional presence; comfortable interacting with senior executives and management teams
- Highly motivated, inquisitive, and a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to take ownership, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and recommend investment opportunities in drug development / biopharmaceutical companies including development and ownership of thematic focus areas
- Support scientific and clinical due diligence, integrating preclinical data, clinical trial results, regulatory strategy, and market dynamics into investment recommendations
- Develop and present rigorous investment theses to senior stakeholders, including the global Investment Committee
- Contribute across the full deal process, including coordination of third-party scientific advisors, KOLs, and commercial consultants
- Monitor portfolio companies and support the GA team's efforts in capital allocation and value creation
- Leverage clinical and industry networks to generate proprietary deal flow and market intelligence
- Collaborate with professionals across the firm and foster exceptional knowledge-sharing
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Retirement savings contributions
- Mental and physical health resources
- Equal pay program
- Annual discretionary bonuses
- Long-term incentive programs