Senior Associate
Aditum Bio
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Cambridge, MA
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Posted April 4, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Propose ideas for potential investments.
- The Associate will research various pathways and indications, form investment theses and vet those theses with Aditum Partners, Advisors and externally curated experts.
- Perform research to help identify new investment opportunities.
- To evaluate drug assets of interest to Aditum Bio, the associate will develop and engage with key contacts and prospects in order to access drug assets that may be of interest to the Aditum Bio investment team
- Scientific review panels: Work closely with Aditum Bio partners and scientific advisors to discuss interim findings.
- Use discussions and feedback to iterate on research and recommendations.
- Deal diligence and transactions: Conduct due diligence on therapies of interest, including scientific, clinical, and financial.
- Work with functional Aditum Bio experts to develop clinical strategies, development plans, and budgets.
- Present findings at Aditum Bio Investment Committee.
- Work with external partners on deal discussions and transactions.
- New Company Incubation and Operations: Help lead new company incubation and operations for assets in licensed.
- Translate the clinical and scientific findings from investment generation into the new companies formed.
Commitments
Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Location requirements: This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Our time off benefits include flexible/non-accrued PTO plus 12 paid holidays.
Sick leave will also be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked.
For employees eligible to take parental leave, we may provide up to 8 weeks of paid additional leave.
Additional leave time may be available and may be paid from other sources.
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Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of experience in venture capital or equity research
- Experience in life sciences therapeutics due diligence
- The ability to perform in-depth scientific, medical, and competitive due diligence
- Strong track record in effectively working with senior management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Location requirements: This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Preferred Skills
- Comfort with AI in daily workflows a plus
Education
- (Not required) – MD, PhD, or an MD/PhD
At Aditum Bio our mission is to give patients access to medicines that that promise to have a life-changing impact on their lives. Co-founded by industry veterans Joe Jimenez, former CEO of Novartis and Mark Fishman, former President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, the firm explores scientific directions with powerful medical implications, and then seeks drug candidates that address those opportunities. Aditum is distinctive in that the team not only identifies and licenses the drug candidate but also defines, prepares for, and runs the first definitive clinical trials. Position Summary: The Associate will work with Aditum Bio partners to identify new investment opportunities and support the due diligence process on those opportunities, including modeling and simulation. The associate will play an important role throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting activities from defining initial areas of interest, to aiding in diligence and deal negotiations and transactions, to new company formation. Specific Responsibilities:
Propose ideas for potential investments. The Associate will research various pathways and indications, form investment theses and vet those theses with Aditum Partners, Advisors and externally curated experts.
Perform research to help identify new investment opportunities. To evaluate drug assets of interest to Aditum Bio, the associate will develop and engage with key contacts and prospects in order to access drug assets that may be of interest to the Aditum Bio investment team
Scientific review panels: Work closely with Aditum Bio partners and scientific advisors to discuss interim findings. Use discussions and feedback to iterate on research and recommendations.
Deal diligence and transactions: Conduct due diligence on therapies of interest, including scientific, clinical, and financial. Work with functional Aditum Bio experts to develop clinical strategies, development plans, and budgets. Present findings at Aditum Bio Investment Committee. Work with external partners on deal discussions and transactions.
New Company Incubation and Operations: Help lead new company incubation and operations for assets in licensed. Translate the clinical and scientific findings from investment generation into the new companies formed. Qualifications:
MD, PhD, or an MD/PhD
At least 2-3 years of experience in venture capital or equity research
Experience in life sciences therapeutics due diligence
The ability to perform in-depth scientific, medical, and competitive due diligence
Comfort with AI in daily workflows a plus
Strong track record in effectively working with senior management
Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Location requirements: This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The range for this full-time position is $235,000 - 245,000, plus a target bonus, equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401k plan with match. Our time off benefits include flexible/non-accrued PTO plus 12 paid holidays. Sick leave will also be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. For employees eligible to take parental leave, we may provide up to 8 weeks of paid additional leave. Additional leave time may be available and may be paid from other sources. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on our postings reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by interview performance, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training, and other relevant factors. Please note the range reflects base salary and does not include target bonus, equity or benefits.
Propose ideas for potential investments. The Associate will research various pathways and indications, form investment theses and vet those theses with Aditum Partners, Advisors and externally curated experts.
Perform research to help identify new investment opportunities. To evaluate drug assets of interest to Aditum Bio, the associate will develop and engage with key contacts and prospects in order to access drug assets that may be of interest to the Aditum Bio investment team
Scientific review panels: Work closely with Aditum Bio partners and scientific advisors to discuss interim findings. Use discussions and feedback to iterate on research and recommendations.
Deal diligence and transactions: Conduct due diligence on therapies of interest, including scientific, clinical, and financial. Work with functional Aditum Bio experts to develop clinical strategies, development plans, and budgets. Present findings at Aditum Bio Investment Committee. Work with external partners on deal discussions and transactions.
New Company Incubation and Operations: Help lead new company incubation and operations for assets in licensed. Translate the clinical and scientific findings from investment generation into the new companies formed. Qualifications:
MD, PhD, or an MD/PhD
At least 2-3 years of experience in venture capital or equity research
Experience in life sciences therapeutics due diligence
The ability to perform in-depth scientific, medical, and competitive due diligence
Comfort with AI in daily workflows a plus
Strong track record in effectively working with senior management
Proven ability to work collaboratively internally and externally, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Location requirements: This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The range for this full-time position is $235,000 - 245,000, plus a target bonus, equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401k plan with match. Our time off benefits include flexible/non-accrued PTO plus 12 paid holidays. Sick leave will also be accrued at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. For employees eligible to take parental leave, we may provide up to 8 weeks of paid additional leave. Additional leave time may be available and may be paid from other sources. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on our postings reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by interview performance, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training, and other relevant factors. Please note the range reflects base salary and does not include target bonus, equity or benefits.