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Principal - Novartis Venture Fund
United States · Cambridge, MA, USA · Cambridge, MA, USA · Utah, USA
USD 176,400-327,600 / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 18, 2026
Band
Level 6
Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Cambridge, USA
Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
At Novartis Venture Fund (NVF), we invest in bold ideas that have the potential to transform the future of medicine. The Principal, Novartis Venture Fund will report to a Managing Director and is a key team member whose primary initial role will be to collaborate with, and support senior members of the NVF team.
NVF is focused on investing in bio therapeutics. Its primary mandate is to optimize financial returns and has done so historically by focusing on innovative companies seeking to develop products that may be paradigm changing in areas of high-unmet need.
The Principal will be expected to operate successfully in a start-up environment. The position will frequently interact with our external stakeholders in industry and venture capital, as well as our internal colleague stakeholders in the Novartis Group. The position will be based in Cambridge and will require some travel.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Assist NVF Managing Directors and other colleagues in all stages of scientific and business due diligence including specific scientific due diligence, investment specific diligence, market analysis and financial modelling, and conducting primary and secondary research.
Assist in all stages of due diligence in partnership with the NVF team.
Review and evaluate new business plans, scientific publications and data derived by potential portfolio companies.
Source new investment opportunities through analysis of scientific and market opportunities and identify appropriate targets, attend industry events (such as conferences), and contact and build relationships with key academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and other investors.
Key role in deal and pipeline management including deal review and tracking, deal meetings, etc.
Prepare and maintain internal documentation on potential investments/portfolio companies, including investment memos and financial analyses.
Create presentations and build financial models to support new and ongoing investments.
Be actively involved in portfolio management and fund strategy.
Support existing portfolio company investments by coordinating interactions with the NVF fund and other parts of Novartis AG (Development and BR in particular) from time to time
Support senior NVF leadership and mentor junior team members
Perform other tasks as necessary to support the team
Essential Requirements
Ph.D in Natural Sciences or M.D.
5+ years of experience in Biotech investing and related experience
Strong scientific background, excellent understanding of the life science market and the pharma world as well as medical needs and emerging science and technology trends
Familiar with scientific due diligence processes
Familiar with and exposure to biotech company board meetings, management and governance
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Effective in an international high-performance environment
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously
Proactive, hands-on and entrepreneurial individual with a great passion for research, analysis and investments
Strong strategic orientation with good analytical and conceptual ability and a tendency to think beyond one’s own area of expertise
Fluent in English (oral and written)
Desirable Requirements
Experience serving as a board observer or working closely with biotechnology company boards
Established network within the biotechnology, venture capital, and life sciences innovation ecosystem
The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400.00 - 327,600.00 USD Annual per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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Salary Range
$176,400.00 - $327,600.00
Skills Desired
Alliance Management, Business Development, Collaboration, Creativity, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Global Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Promotion Marketing, Sales