About the role
Most recent PhDs who want to move into venture creation spend years earning a seat at the table. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- A recent PhD, MD, or MD / PhD in the biomedical sciences, or equivalent depth of scientific training
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize scientific, clinical and commercial inputs into a clear point of view
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the emotional intelligence to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, KOLs and investors
- A self-starter mindset: comfortable doing outreach, running diligence calls and owning follow-through independently
- Genuine enthusiasm for networking, including occasional evening events and forums, and for representing LIBRIS and IBRI in the biotech community
- A positive, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude and a real appetite for ambiguous, early-stage environments
More about this role
Most recent PhDs who want to move into venture creation spend years earning a seat at the table.
At Libris Innovations, you start there.
As our Venture Associate, you will work side by side with the CEO and the LIBRIS Partners across every stage of company creation, from the first look at a new program through diligence, thesis development, financing and launch. You won’t be a step removed from the decisions; you’ll be in the room where they are made, engaging directly with senior leaders across biotech, pharma and venture capital in both Boston and Indiana, including executives, investors, KOLs and IBRI’s scientific leadership.
Because we are a small, hands-on team, you will learn the craft of venture creation quickly and by doing. We will train you in the tools of the trade, from cap tables and dilution modeling to program budgets, market research, and what investors need to see before they commit capital. You’ll build a network across two biotech ecosystems that would take years to assemble any other way.
We also want your ideas. As you grow, you’ll have the opportunity to originate and drive your own projects, take on operating roles inside our NewCos and potentially found a...
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