Also called: Life Sciences Investor
Decides which biotech startups get millions of dollars of investment.
Hears three startup pitches, digs into one company's lab data, calls experts to check it, and argues at the partner meeting for a $20 million investment.
Highly variable; big bonuses and carry for successful funds.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. Often a PhD or MD plus business experience; MBA common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Biochemistry, Business.
Growing about average. No BLS projection; depends on markets.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI screens startups and data rooms; judging founders, betting money and board work stay human.
Classes: AP Economics, AP Biology, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2051.
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