Royalty Financing Intern

About RTW Investments

RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”) is a global, full life-cycle investment and innovation firm dedicated to solving the most challenging, unmet patient needs. We are focused on company building and identifying transformational and disruptive innovations across the biopharmaceutical and medical technologies sectors. Our investment philosophy combines a deep understanding of disease, biology, medicine, and technology with a comprehensive view of commercial opportunities and challenges. Our talented team brings hands-on expertise in targeted areas of innovation, dedicated to the diligent exploration and support of emerging breakthroughs in both industry and academia.

Our mission is simple: we power breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of millions.

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Overview

RTW Investments is seeking a Royalty Financing Intern whose primary responsibilities will be performing scientific and commercial diligence on the pipeline assets of biotech companies. The internship will provide a foundation in diligence and multidisciplinary communication for aspiring life sciences investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Competitive Landscaping: assess pipeline assets and contextualize them within their therapeutic landscape
• Scientific & Clinical Research: summarize clinical trial data, mechanism of action, regulatory filings, etc.
• Epidemiological research: estimate total addressable patient population to support commercial analysis
• Maintain Databases: update and manage internal databases
• The listed responsibilities are not comprehensive, and additional tasks may be assigned as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• College degree required (ideally with a major in physical or life sciences); advanced degree (e.g. MD, PhD) preferred
• Scientific and medical literacy: critically interpret biomedical literature, clinical trial design, mechanism of action, therapeutic landscapes, etc.
• Multidisciplinary communication: communicate effectively with scientists, corporate finance professionals, lawyers, internal teams, etc.
• Curiosity & Initiative: proactive learning, asking good questions, willingness to engage with both breadth and depth
• Attention to detail: willingness to double-check work, ask clarifying questions, and take pride in delivering error-free outputs
• Discretion: ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Must be able to work from our New York City office 5 days per week

What We Offer

• A hands-on, immersive experience in a fast-paced, high-performing hedge fund environment
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry
• Potential for future employment opportunities within the firm for high-performing interns

The weekly salary for this New York-based position is $1500 - $2500. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and the level at which the role is hired.