About the role#
BrightEdge is the venture capital and impact investment arm of the American Cancer Society. We invest in early-stage companies creating new cancer-focused therapeutics, diagnostics, and health technologies. As a Venture Fellow, you will support our investment team by conducting due diligence on prospective companies and contributing to our investment strategy. This is a part-time position requiring 10 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Support investment diligence by collecting data and reviewing scientific literature, clinical data, and intellectual property.
- Analyze competitive landscapes and industry trends to inform investment decisions.
- Synthesize your findings into reports and presentations for the investment team.
- Partner with our team to develop investment theses and identify emerging technologies.
- Build and maintain watch lists of oncology-focused startups.
- Help plan and execute BrightEdge events, including managing logistics and preparing materials.
- Engage with founders, researchers, and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree and active pursuit of an advanced degree in an oncology-related field.
- Deep technical knowledge in life sciences or healthcare technologies, specifically cancer biology.
- Business experience in a startup, innovation, or venture capital setting.
- Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal oversight.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
Location & details#
- This role is remote.
- We are hiring in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Texas, and Rhode Island.
- This is a paid, part-time fellowship.
- Employment is on a rolling basis.
About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1913. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the group employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It focuses on cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. The organization provides information on cancer prevention and screening to the public.
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