Research Associate, Life Sciences

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $114 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of June 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit : www.generalatlantic.com

Position Summary

Established in 2020, General Atlantic's Life Sciences team is a leading investor in private and public therapeutics and drug development companies. General Atlantic is looking to hire a Research Associate for the Life Sciences team. This position will have significant responsibility in conducting technical diligence and supporting deal evaluation with a primary focus on therapeutics and biotechnology opportunities. The Research Associate will focus on scientific, technical, and clinical due diligence, while also receiving exposure to broader investment processes. This is a two-year role with potential for continued growth and advancement based on performance and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Play a central role in asset, technology, company, and industry due diligence, with an emphasis on scientific evaluation, risk identification, and mitigation
• Develop informed hypotheses in multiple therapeutic areas and assets based on in-depth reviews of primary scientific literature, attendance of medical and scientific conferences, and input from diverse physician-scientists and opinion leaders
• Develop professional presentation materials that concisely synthesize technical diligence findings
• Engage directly with senior management of current and potential portfolio companies on scientific and technical topics
• Support more senior members of the team in deal evaluation and preparation of investment memos
• Effectively present investment theses to key stakeholders, including our global Investment Committee
• Collaborate with professionals across the firm and positively contribute to the overall culture

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