RTW Investments
Research Specialist
New York
Sponsorship not specified$125k-$135kDetected 111 days ago
PythonSQLProject ManagementResearchProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
About the role
- RTW Investments, LP, is seeking individuals interested in joining our team in the role of Research Specialist.
- In the role of Research Specialist, you will enhance the work of the Asset Selection team.
- This is not an investment analyst position; however, skills and training received in this role will be highly relevant to investment research in biotech.
Responsibilities
- Gather, organize, and strategically leverage scientific data to drive better decision-making
- Design and implement new workflows, databases, and data-driven tools to make our research faster, smarter, and more effective
Requirements
- The listed responsibilities are not comprehensive, and additional tasks may be assigned as required
- Managerial experience desirable but not required
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) required for one of multiple hires
- Must be able to work from our New York City office 4-5 days per week
- Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required for one position.
- Scientifically minded with at least a BS of high academic standing in the life sciences, preference will be given to candidates with 3+ years of industry experience
- Strong ability to capture, distill, and organize complex scientific information from literature, conferences, and expert interviews.
- Background in (or a willingness to learn and apply) coding or data manipulation skills (e.g. Python, SQL, R, Microsoft Power Automate) to streamline processes and manage data
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator in both written and visual formats (slides, spreadsheets, summaries).
- Has the ability to attend in-person, domestic and international medical and scientific conferences
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams, support senior colleagues, and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new data sources, technologies, and evolving priorities.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver within timelines while maintaining clarity and transparency.
- Previous experience as an industry-trained scientist, medical librarian or medical science liaison, investor relations, or expert network professional considered a plus
- Is expected to attend weekend conferences as needed and on an occasional basis
Skills
- About RTW Investments
Compensation
- The base salary for this New York-based position ranges from $125,000 to $135,000, depending on experience, skills, and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Collect and curate information and data from diverse sources - including literature, scientific and medical meetings, and thought leader interviews
Company info
- we power breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of millions.
- RTW Investments - Recent Press
- Our Asset Selection team works with and supports both public and private companies as well as academics and entrepreneurs.
- We are also actively engaged in forming new companies through our own in-house discovery efforts.
- RTW Research Specialists are part of our growing Research-Data Management Department.
- Research Specialists will have an opportunity to build expertise in specific disease areas and work closely with our Asset Selection Research Analysts.
- We are looking for someone who will think broadly and creatively about how to leverage data, technology, and process innovation to maximize our team's impact.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and a willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches are key to success in this role.
- Language Requirement: We are hiring multiple Research Specialists.
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