University:
Boston University
Course:
CAS BI 107 | Biology 1
Academic year:

2020
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7

Pages:

1
Author:

Jacob Ray

Vida Ventures Fellowship Program Vida Ventures is a Boston-based life sciences venture capital and company formation firm started in 2017 with approximately $1 billion under management and currently investing out of Vida II, a $600M fund that closed in July 2019. We are offering fellowship opportunities to late-stage Ph.D. and M.D. students, post docs, and residents who want to gain exposure to life sciences venture capital and start-ups. Fellows in this program will have an opportunity to participate in a myriad of roles across science, medicine, business, strategy, operations, and investing. We are flexible on the fellowship duration and timing. The typical initial fellowship is 10–12 weeks in our downtown Boston location; however, there are longer term as well as part-time opportunities. Responsibilities • Member of core team conducting due diligence and company build activities • Evaluate scientific evidence, clinical paradigms, IP, and commercial landscapes • Contribute to internal investment committee review process to arrive at financing decisions • Screen business plans and investment proposals • Work on operational and strategic issues for current and potential portfolio companies • Scientific and clinical data analysis • Generate new investment themes through primary research and source potential new investment opportunities • Ability to commit ~15-20 hours a week, including at least one day spent in the office Qualifications • Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in life sciences required. Strong translational research focus is favorable • Additional business experience a plus (e.g. BD, operations, finance, consulting) • Quick learner that can get up speed in technical areas outside core expertise • Strong passion for medical innovation and entrepreneurial drive • Strong presentation and communication skills (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency) • Self-starter; ability to run with things without much oversight • Team player with low ego Our Vision To advance biomedical innovations into therapies that make a meaningful difference for patients Our Core Values PATIENTS - Keep front and center in all that we do INTEGRITY - Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Take initiative to turn ideas into reality BOLDNESS - Pioneer fearlessly to improve medicine HUMILITY - Recognize that the best can come from anywhere COLLABORATION - Partner to create something grander than the parts FLEXIBILITY – Embrace each endeavor with an open mind