Company Description
Octans Capital Group is an investment group that combines capital markets expertise with experience in building and operating international businesses. The firm's activities span public markets investing, strategic private investments, and enterprise development. These activities are supported by deep industry knowledge, rigorous research, and AI-enabled analytical tools. Team members collaborate across disciplines to identify opportunities and create value in innovation-driven sectors such as biotechnology.
Role Description
The Research Fellow - Biotech Investment & Research will support the identification, evaluation, and monitoring of biotechnology companies and assets for investment and strategic partnership. In this full-time, on-site role based in Cambridge, the Research Fellow will conduct scientific and market research, analyze clinical pipelines and competitive landscapes, and prepare clear written reports and presentations for internal decision-making.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include reviewing primary literature and regulatory filings, building and maintaining datasets, contributing to financial and technical models in collaboration with investment professionals, and tracking key scientific and commercial developments. The role also involves participating in internal discussions, engaging with external experts where appropriate, and helping refine AI-enabled research frameworks for biotech analysis.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in life sciences or biotechnology, with the ability to critically evaluate scientific data, clinical trial design, and therapeutic mechanisms.
- Experience conducting structured research and analysis, including literature review, data synthesis, and preparation of concise written summaries and reports.
- Comfort with quantitative analysis and interpretation of data; familiarity with basic financial concepts and modeling for biotech or healthcare is advantageous.
- Proficiency with digital research tools, data management, and use of AI-enabled or computational methods to support investment and scientific analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific and market concepts to non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively on-site in Cambridge, manage multiple projects, and operate with a high level of integrity and professional discretion.
- Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, MD, PharmD) in a relevant field such as biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, or a related discipline preferred; prior exposure to investing, consulting, or industry strategy is a plus.
