Associate, Life Sciences

About the company

General Atlantic is a global growth investor with more than 45 years of experience backing over 830 companies across its history. Founded in 1980, the firm partners with ambitious founders and investors who are building high-growth businesses and long-term enterprise value. Its approach combines collaborative global reach, deep sector knowledge, a patient capital mindset, and a strong understanding of growth drivers to help scale innovative businesses worldwide. General Atlantic supports a broad investment platform that includes Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure. As of December 31, 2025, the firm managed about $123 billion in assets under management across all strategies and employed more than 900 professionals in 20 countries and five regions.

Life Sciences practice

The Life Sciences team provides capital and strategic support to development-stage biopharma companies and has a strong record in both public and private markets. The practice centers on novel therapies that can significantly improve patient outcomes and reshape standards of care. Its investment style is highly thematic, deploys meaningful capital as companies advance through clinical development and commercialization, and works closely with management teams to build value. Examples of investments include Akero Therapeutics, Karuna Therapeutics, Cincor Pharma, and Centessa Pharmaceuticals.

Role overview

General Atlantic is looking for a Life Sciences investor to join its New York investment team. The role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from identifying themes and assessing new opportunities in biopharma and life sciences to performing technical diligence, helping close transactions, and working alongside portfolio companies. The company is seeking someone with a scientific background, ideally an MD or PhD, plus at least two years of relevant experience, who can help create strategic growth and portfolio value.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and recommend investment opportunities in drug development and biopharmaceutical businesses, including building and owning thematic focus areas.
• Perform scientific and clinical due diligence by combining preclinical evidence, clinical trial outcomes, regulatory considerations, and market factors into investment views.
• Prepare and deliver well-supported investment arguments to senior leaders, including the global Investment Committee.
• Work through all phases of a transaction, including coordinating external scientific advisors, key opinion leaders, and commercial consultants.
• Track portfolio companies and help the team with capital allocation and value creation efforts.
• Use clinical and industry relationships to generate proprietary deal flow and market insights.
• Partner with colleagues across the organization and contribute to strong knowledge sharing.

Required qualifications

• An MD or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline such as molecular biology, genetics, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Between 2 and 5 years of experience after graduate school, with at least 2 years in a relevant life sciences role such as investing, strategy consulting, equity research, investment banking, or a biopharma operating position.
• Ability to combine information from multiple sources into clear investment recommendations, including preclinical and clinical data, FDA or regulatory correspondence, and market research.
• Solid financial modeling skills, along with a clear interest in strengthening analytical capabilities further.
• Strong interest in primary scientific literature, along with scientific and medical meetings and conferences.
• Good understanding of drug development and regulatory pathways.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to simplify and explain complex information effectively.
• Professional maturity and presence, including comfort working with senior executives and management teams.
• Self-driven, curious, and positive with a proactive, can-do mindset.
• Ability to own tasks, work independently, handle multiple priorities, and succeed in a fast-moving entrepreneurial setting.

Compensation and benefits

The role offers a base salary in the range of USD 150,000 to USD 160,000, with the final amount depending on how closely the candidate meets the role requirements, plus any additional specialized skills and experience. Eligible employees may also receive annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive awards. General Atlantic also provides a broad rewards package that includes medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, and mental and physical wellness resources, along with an equal pay program.

Equal opportunity and data use

General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 by applicable law. By submitting an application, candidates consent to General Atlantic’s processing and use of personal data in accordance with its privacy notice.