Analyst, Life Sciences Prize Challenge

Job 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 Organizational & Communication Skills

The Ideal Candidate

What We Offer

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 :

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.

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