Careers

Will you help commercialize the first impactful Alzheimer’s treatment?

Back Bay teams are motivated, content- and data-driven, and passionate about science, business and the transformative effect collaboration can have on patient care. We strive for excellence because, ultimately, success means delivering cutting-edge treatment to more patients across the globe.

Our collective goal is to help the industry thrive by being the absolute best partner to life science companies and investors. Individually, we are rowers, parents, musicians, squash players, physicians, researchers, bankers and post-grads. We enjoy the culture and exchange of ideas offered by working at the highest level of scientific partnering. And we enjoy work-life balance, professional development and invigorating challenges.

We seek professionals with scientific and technical experience and a passion for the life science industry. Back Bay’s supportive, team-oriented approach provides a collaborative environment to expand on these attributes and to gain experience with our growing firm. A good fit is someone with:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to construct hypotheses, generate and analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions

  • Intellectual curiosity to go well beyond the obvious and identify connections and trends

  • Life sciences expertise and the enthusiasm and ability to review the scientific/clinical literature and carry out in-depth discussions with academic or industry opinion leaders

  • Skilled communication skills and comfort sharing complex ideas in written and oral forms

  • Family, outside interests, a passion for sports, music, the arts — we know that multi-faceted individuals bring new ideas

If you are interested in helping global life science companies thrive, Back Bay Life Science Advisors offers a richly rewarding environment. Our teams work closely with client partners in leading life science hubs in the US, Europe and beyond.

Back Bay Life Science Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of all employees.

Culture

  • Flexible work-from-home time

  • Group events and outings

  • Employee referral program

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Mentor program

  • Continued opportunities for career development and advancement


Benefits

  • Highly competitive salaries

  • Bonus program

  • Health and dental plan

  • 401(k) plan

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Comprehensive paid time off plan

  • Paid gym memberships

 

OPEN POSITIONS

Analyst / Association | Investment Banking Team

Join our thriving investment banking practice. Conduct/coordinate primary research, financial modeling, and valuation analytics; create descriptive materials; build detailed target lists; work in tandem with the team, prospective clients, and transactional counter-parties on the group’s new business development; provide general support for all aspects of transactional client projects.

Qualifications

  • One–two years of relevant experience (e.g., investment banking, business development, strategy/ management consulting)

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team across our strategic and financial groups in a fast-paced environment

  • Prior experience in/knowledge of the life sciences field

  • Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills

  • Understanding of the key concepts underlying commercial forecasting, corporate finance, and transactional analysis

  • Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and qualify for FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses shortly after start date

Analyst

Utilize deep knowledge and prior experience of life science industries; gain broad exposure to strategic, commercial, and business development activities; gather data from a range of sources; conduct interviews and analyze the data required to address issues across all aspects of each project; play an essential role in the preparation of client reports and interactions

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in life sciences; finance coursework is a plus

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team across our strategic and financial groups in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills

  • Excel and PowerPoint skills

Consultant

Develop and strengthen burgeoning life science career; conduct interviews; review secondary research and analyze data required to address the issues across all aspects of each project; play an essential role in the project management and preparation of client reports and eventually transition into a leadership position, responsible for projects

Qualifications

  • PhD, MBA, and/or one to two years of relevant consulting or industry experience (e.g., business development, new product planning, strategic marketing, etc.) is required

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team across our strategic and financial groups in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent writing and presentation skills

  • Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States