Job description
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 445 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980 to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and deliver lasting impact, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great entrepreneurs and management teams to scale innovative businesses around the world. General Atlantic currently has over $73 billion in assets under management inclusive of all products as of September 30, 2022, and more than 215 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Miami, Mumbai, Munich, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford and Tel Aviv. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit the website: www.generalatlantic.com.
Program Overview
General Atlantic’s Life Sciences Fellowship is an immersive opportunity designed to provide exposure and training to diverse, top talent interested in pursuing careers in growth/private equity investing. General Atlantic partners with visionary entrepreneurs developing crucial, next-generation therapeutic solutions that address the greatest areas of unmet medical need, as well as the life science technologies, tools, and services that support and enable these therapeutics. We are uniquely positioned as a long-term partner to provide the capital, resources, and expertise for these businesses to develop, launch, and grow. Our global network also enables us to leverage our longstanding experience in Technology and Healthcare internationally to support the growth of new businesses. Fellows will work with the General Atlantic’s Life Sciences team and learn first-hand about these emerging growth pharmaceuticals and biotechnology businesses.
The Role
Life Sciences Fellows will operate as a Life Sciences team member, participating in meetings with investment prospects, portfolio companies, and internal stakeholders. Fellows will gain exposure to GA employees at all levels, work on current initiatives, and produce deliverables pertinent to the team’s objectives.
Fellowship Structure
1-2 Weeks:
Training – Learn the investment process
2-3 Weeks:
Life Sciences Sector Experience – market mapping and deal exposure
1 Week:
End of fellowship presentation
Eligibility
- Post-graduate students (PhD, MD/MBA, Master’s) from underrepresented backgrounds who are currently enrolled in programs from accredited universities with typically more than one year left before their program completion. Successful applicants will have an interest and/or experience in Life Sciences/Healthcare investing. Students entering post graduate programs are also encouraged to apply.
Location
New York Office
Timing
Flexible program dates ranging from 4-6 weeks based on Fellow availability
More to Know
- General Atlantic’s equal pay program allows you to earn a weekly rate of $2500.
- Life Sciences Fellows can be considered for relevant, future opportunities across General Atlantic’s businesses
- In your cover letter, please share why you’re interested in the Fellowship and when you would be available to participate in a 4–6-week program
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 under federal, state, or local law.
By completing this application, you are consenting to General Atlantic’s processing and use of your personal data. Information on how General Atlantic will use and process your data can be found here: https://www.generalatlantic.com/privacy-policy/
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements: To protect the health and safety of our employees, General Atlantic requires all employees in our U.S. offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire, and considers reasonable accommodation requests as required by law
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