Senior Associate, Origination
Core
Ideate, research, and refine novel venture hypotheses in biology/technology; validate unknowns and transition pressure-tested ideas into building a NewCo.
Role type
Senior Associate, Origination (Venture Creation)
Builds
NewCo companies around foundational science
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Venture Creation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
STEM PhD or MD, 2+ years life sciences/biotech/startup experience, rapid science mastery, IP strategy formulation, corporate strategy & operations planning, early team hiring & leadership, KOL relationship management, pitching & storytelling, lab/operational setup
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead Flagship explorations to develop novel venture hypotheses; Outline key scientific questions and develop experimental plans; Identify and maintain relationships with academic KOLs and thought experts; Understand IP landscape and formulate initial strategy; Develop corporate strategy and operations plan; Develop audience-specific pitches; Support business development activities; Manage and coordinate early scientific and IP employees; Manage and lead scientific team and daily research; Become institutional subject matter expert and transfer knowledge; Work closely with Flagship operations teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC