Scientific and Strategy Analyst

Key responsibilities: ·      Scientific evaluation: assess the biology, mechanism of action, target validation, and translational evidence behind programs, assets, and companies under consideration.·      Literature and data review: read and synthesize primary literature, preclinical data packages, and clinical trial results; flag scientific risks and points of differentiation.·      Indication and target prioritization: compare indications and targets on biological rationale, unmet need, patient population, and development path.·      Competitive intelligence: track competitor pipelines by mechanism and modality, clinical readouts, regulatory milestones, and partnering activity; maintain organized competitor databases.·      Scientific due diligence: lead the scientific review of potential investments, in-licensing opportunities, and partners, and integrate findings with commercial considerations.·      Cross-border market intelligence: evaluate clinical trials, regulatory pipelines, and market entry hurdles across major global regions, including the US (FDA), Europe (EMA), and Asia-Pacific (NMPA, PMDA).·      Commercial context: support market sizing, comparable transactions, and basic valuation models that translate scientific findings into business decisions.·      Materials preparation: draft memos and slides for investors, boards, scientific advisory boards, grant applications, and strategic planning.·      Research operations: keep project files, source lists, and trackers organized so findings are easy to reuse and update.

Required Qualifications: ·      Education: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, global health, or a related life science field, with coursework or experience in business administration or data science.·      Research experience: Ability to read and critically evaluate primary scientific literature and clinical trial data.·      Technical toolkit: Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel. Proficiency with Power Point for presenting findings clearly. Excellent written communication: able to translate complex science for executive and investor audiences.·      Independence: Self-directed, detail-oriented, and reliable working independently against deadlines.·      Availability: 10–20 hours per week, with occasional in-person meetings in San Diego.·      Confidentiality: Discretion handling confidential scientific, business, and financial information.

Preferred qualifications: ·      Education: advanced degree (PhD, MS, PharmD, or MD), completed or in progress, in biological sciences, biotechnology, or global health; an MBA or formal business training is a strong plus.·      Research experience: Basic and translational research experience in immunology or inflammatory disease. Working knowledge of drug development, from target discovery through clinical trials and regulatory approval is a plus.·      Industry exposure: Prior exposure and experience in life science research, biotech business development, life sciences consulting, equity research, venture capital, or corporate development.·      Technical toolkit: advanced proficiency with global research platforms (Cortellis, Citeline/Pharmaprojects, Clinical Trials.gov, EudraCT), Excel modeling, and data visualization tools; Python, R, or SQL a plus. Mountaineer Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.