Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world’s most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world’s precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly—seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world—with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital’s large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.
If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you’ll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don’t get us started on our compliance team’s wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.
Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you’ll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.
Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it.
We are seeking a Primary Market Research Associate (Junior Associate level) to join our TechAtlas research team, with a strong focus on designing and executing primary market research (PMR) to generate proprietary insights that inform investment decisions across RA Capital’s healthcare portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare market research, data analysis, and AI-enabled workflows, and is ideal for individuals early in their careers who are eager to build expertise in evidence-based investing.
Candidates must be excited about incorporating AI into their day-to-day work to enhance research quality, efficiency, and scalability. RA Capital is looking for individuals who are proactive in experimenting with new tools, improving workflows, and contributing to an AI-forward research environment.
Design and execute primary market research (PMR) studies, including survey and qualitative instrument development, screener logic, questionnaire design, and study flow
Own end-to-end research execution, from aligning on research objectives through fielding, vendor coordination, and final data delivery
Manage external research vendors, including scoping projects, evaluating proposals, monitoring timelines, and ensuring high-quality sample and data integrity
Conduct rigorous data quality control and validation to ensure reliability of primary research outputs
Analyze and synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights that directly support investment decision-making
Collaborate cross-functionally with TechAtlas, Equity Research, Quantitative Research, and Ventures teams to translate investment theses into well-defined research questions
Leverage AI tools to enhance workflows, including survey design, data analysis, and insight generation; proactively identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
Develop clear and compelling deliverables, including visualizations and presentations that communicate insights effectively to internal stakeholders
Required
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MPH, or similar) is a plus
Strong scientific literacy and ability to interpret clinical and scientific data
Comfort using AI tools and strong interest in integrating AI into research workflows
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex or imperfect data
Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Collaborative mindset with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Must be based in Boston with the ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
1–2 years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical market research, consulting, or a related analytical role
Familiarity with primary market research methodologies, including survey design and execution
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, or similar)
Experience working with external vendors or research partners
Exposure to data visualization tools or techniques
Work at the forefront of healthcare investing, contributing directly to high-impact investment decisions
Gain hands-on experience in primary market research within life sciences
Build expertise in applying AI to real-world research and investment workflows
Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team across science, data, and investing
Receive mentorship and development opportunities across both scientific and commercial domains
Exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and cutting-edge healthcare innovations
