General Atlantic
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
Qualifications
2-3+ years of experience in a life sciences, biotech, or scientific research role
PhD in a human science required (molecular biology, genetics, biology, chemistry, etc.)
Candidates with experience from buyside, sellside, consulting firms, research and development or experience at biotechnology companies are encouraged to apply
Passion for reading and synthesizing scientific literature
Ability to structure scientific due diligence and identify primary technical risks and opportunities
Direct experience evaluating and interpreting clinical, genetic, and biochemical data strongly preferred
Record of outstanding professional and academic achievement
High energy level, strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for investing
Desire to collaborate with colleagues throughout the firm globally
GA Value
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
Equal Employment Opportunity
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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