Description

Start2 Group seeks a highly organized and motivated Life Sciences Analyst to support a life sciences prize challenge program as well as other funding and accelerator initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical, research, and evaluation skills, and a deep interest in biotech and therapeutics startups. The Life Sciences Analyst will focus on identifying key academic researchers, innovators, and startups, conducting scientific and commercial assessments, performing due diligence and program impact analyses, and collaborating closely with internal teams, and a large external partner.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts (office-based; open to other locations)

Job Function: Full-time

Start: Immediately

Compensation: $90,000

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify key academic researchers, innovators, and startups in the biotech sector working in specific or defined therapeutic areas (which will vary by program).
• Conduct scientific analyses assessing the strength and viability of technologies, platforms, and assets.
• Evaluate early-stage biotech and therapeutic projects in targeted therapeutic areas.
• Analyze program outcomes and develop frameworks to measure performance and impact.
• Prepare detailed analytical reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for internal teams, external partners, and leadership.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities within relevant therapeutic areas.
• Research and map key players across each defined therapeutic area, including startups, academic institutions, and industry partners.
• Support outreach strategies by identifying high-potential applicants and collaborators for programs providing funding to academic innovators and startups.
• Provide analytical insights derived from literature reviews, data analysis, and other relevant research.
• Track and analyze key program metrics and performance indicators.
• Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback from participants and partners.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for continuous program improvement.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Strong Scientific & Analytical Expertise

• Strong ability to identify promising biotech startups, academic projects, academic institutions, and researchers in a range of defined research areas (depending on program focus).
• Demonstrated ability to assess early-stage biotech and therapeutic projects and communicate findings clearly.
•  Solid understanding of biotech product development and comfort working with complex scientific and commercial data.
• Experience supporting or evaluating biotech and therapeutic startup programs, incubators, or accelerators.

Strong Organizational & Communication Skills

• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple analytical workstreams simultaneously.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of experience in or around the biotech sector, with experience conducting research analysis or due diligence.
• BS or MS degree in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with early-stage, preclinical development.
•  Passion for supporting startups and helping de-risk assets and platforms.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

What We Offer

• An exciting international work environment with many opportunities to learn and grow.
• An open-minded and motivated team that excels at completing tasks together, relying on excellent performance, teamwork, and humor.
• Opportunity to work independently with plenty of creative freedom, openness, and space for new ideas, impulses, and methods.
• A small team where everyone has the opportunity to lead projects and a voice to bring new ideas to the table.
• A role that creates real impact within the global startup and innovation community.
• Competitive benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and 401k options.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via email to Katrina Marsters at the address below by November 14, 2025. Along with your resume, please include a one-page cover letter that tells us about yourself, explains why you want to work at Start2 Group, and highlights why you are a good fit for this position. 

Contact

Katrina Marsters

Director of People and Operations, Start2 Group, Inc.

katrina.marsters@start2.group 

As part of the application process, candidates will be required to complete a Predictive Index behavioral assessment to assess cultural fit and personality traits. This assessment takes approximately 6 minutes to complete and will help us understand how well your skills and personality align with the requirements of the role and our company culture. The link to the assessment is provided below:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/94JJ/AnalystLifeSciencesPrizeChallenge_Oct2025_18535

About Start2 Group

Start2 Group is a global powerhouse taking your startup journey to the next level.

As a premier international innovation platform, we serve as the ultimate destination for growth-oriented startups, corporations, and governments to shape and scale purpose-driven ventures.

Founded in 2008, Start2 Group has consistently played a pivotal role in the success stories of 6,000 startups, guiding them seamlessly from initial fundraising to global expansion. Our influence spans key markets across Europe, the America, Asia, and the Middle East, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale.

Join us in fostering purpose-driven innovation across borders.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Start2 Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, or a related life sciences discipline. A PhD is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in or around the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector — ideally in research analysis, due diligence, technology transfer, or early-stage therapeutic evaluation.
  

Scientific Expertise:

• Solid understanding of small molecule drug development and preclinical research.
• Familiarity with antiviral therapeutics or adjacent therapeutic areas preferred.
  

Analytical & Research Skills:

• Proven ability to conduct scientific and commercial assessments of early-stage technologies.
• Strong skills in literature review, data interpretation, and comparative analysis.
• Experience developing structured reports and recommendations based on findings.
  

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to summarize complex technical information clearly for diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication abilities.
  

Program & Collaboration:

• Experience supporting or evaluating accelerator, funding, or innovation programs in biotech or therapeutics.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  

Additional Requirements:

• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Passion for innovation, startups, and advancing therapeutic development.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.