Venture Fellow

Venture Fellow – Sofinnova Investments – Virtual

About Sofinnova Investments

Sofinnova, a leading biotechnology investment firm established in 1974, is seeking biomedical doctoral students, medical students, or postdoctoral fellows to join our venture team as Fellows. The Firm manages distinct venture and public equity funds with an approximate combined AUM of $3.0B. The funds invest in both private and public equities in the life sciences industries, with a focus on biotechnology and therapeutics.

Opportunity

Sofinnova is seeking 4-6 Fellows with a strong interest in biotech investing and a background in the biological sciences, chemistry, or medicine. Sofinnova Fellows will work as a team over the summer to execute in-depth analysis into a therapeutic area, which will be presented to our investment committee.

In close collaboration with our investment team, Fellows will create an investment thesis based on scientific rationale, drug development risk, and commercial opportunity. In addition, a weekly, informal curriculum will be presented by leaders within our organization to explore the intricacies of drug development, deal dynamics, and the world of venture capital. Select Fellows will be given the opportunity to shadow investment team members and contribute to new investment opportunities until February 2025.

We are looking for candidates who can commit approximately 10 hours per week in the summer months – June, July, August – and potentially afterwards until February 2025. A monthly stipend will be provided. Full attendance of the weekly presentations is expected of all Fellows. The meetings are run on ZOOM.

Qualifications:

•      PhD, MD, MD/PhD candidate in the biological sciences or chemistry.

•      Demonstrated record of scientific rigor and curiosity.

•      Passionate about drug development and investing.

•      Enjoys working with a team to synthesize large volumes of information and communicate clearly.

•      We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

Application

Please submit resume and brief cover letter or statement of interest in a single document to careers@sofinnova.com before May 1st, 2024.