Planetary Science Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world's most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world's precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly-seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world-with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital's large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.
If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you'll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don't get us started on our compliance team's wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.
Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you'll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.
Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it.
TechAtlas Healthcare Associates collaborate with RA Capital's Investment Team, evaluating companies and competitive landscapes to identify potential investment opportunities, as well as advising on program strategy for portfolio companies. Associates specialize in multiple therapeutic areas and capabilities, becoming experts in their fields to help guide investment decisions. We seek individuals who are intellectually curious, open-minded, and driven to advance healthcare innovation for patient benefit.
Candidates must be eager to experiment with ways to incorporate AI into their work to be more efficient and effective. RA Capital is looking for people who are proactive about using AI where possible, looking for new tools and even creating new tools; AI is transforming our work, and we are specifically looking for AI-forward people to ensure that we are leveraging these tools to make us as effective as possible. We believe that diverse perspectives and an inclusive and welcoming culture to all are essential for achieving this goal. We value our working relationships that are founded on trust, collaboration, diligence, and integrity. We are also pleased to offer a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to employer-paid medical insurance, flexible PTO, and retirement benefits.
Relevant Skills:

• Ability and desire to learn and assimilate information rapidly about new science and therapeutic areas
• Ability to critically analyze preclinical/clinical data and draw conclusions about the strength and implications of the data
• Experience leveraging AI in either a project or work environment
• Ability to convey clear and concise ideas and thoughts through both written and oral communications, including written investment theses, pitch decks, and presentations
• Ability to juggle multiple business requirements to meet high priority needs and deadlines, recognizing and communicating proactively when additional support is needed

Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in several therapeutic areas and/or technologies
• Meet with biotech and life science companies to evaluate investment opportunities
• Analyze and communicate the significance of preclinical and clinical data sets
• Conduct due diligence with Investment Team members and inform investment decisions through your understanding of the current standard of care, unmet needs, and therapies in development in areas of coverage
• Communicate analyses, conclusions, and recommendations in written and oral forms
• Work with portfolio companies on strategy and pipeline prioritization, and other topics as needed
• Interview and survey key opinion leaders and subject matter experts
• Attend scientific and investor conferences
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of competitive landscapes in coverage areas
• Create and update competitive landscapes in therapeutic coverage areas using RA Capital's proprietary mapping system
• Assess inbound investment opportunities and make initial recommendations to the team

Qualifications:
We are looking for curious, intelligent, and driven individuals capable of delivering results in a timely manner and at the highest levels of quality. All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• PhD in the biological sciences or MD degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, and/or fund experience, or relative experience
• Must be willing to be based in the Greater Boston area and be able to commute into our Boston office on a hybrid schedule

Have questions? Take a look at the FAQ for our Associate role.
Compensation
RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and current market conditions.
In addition to base salary (listed below), employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Total Rewards
We take pride in offering a comprehensive employee benefits program as a key part of overall compensation. Our Total Rewards include:

• Employer-paid monthly premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being
• Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security

We're dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.
Massachusetts base pay range
$150,000-$170,000 USD
RA Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to careers@racap.com for assistance.