Business Development Fellowship

Business Development Fellowship at H7 BioCapital

H7 BioCapital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, focused on life science investment and strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry. We cultivate an ecosystem for healthcare innovation through investments, accelerator programs, and out-licensing.

Role Overview

This is a remote, unpaid fellowship providing hands-on experience in business development, licensing, and partnering within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Fellows will collaborate with the BD team on opportunity assessment, diligence, competitive analysis, presentations, and transaction support, with a strong emphasis on scientific and clinical due diligence.

This role is ideal for self-motivated, analytical individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of biomedical licensing and bridge R&D evaluation with business development needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential in-licensing, out-licensing, and partnering opportunities across biotech and pharmaceutical assets.
• Conduct scientific, clinical, and competitive due diligence on programs, platforms, and companies.
• Analyze mechanism of action, preclinical and clinical data, development strategy, competitive landscape, and key differentiation points.
• Support preparation of diligence summaries, internal assessment materials, strategic recommendation memos, and partner-facing presentations.
• Assist with data room preparation and review of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate materials.
• Help coordinate diligence workflows and support transaction-related discussions, Q&A, and documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or a related field. Exceptional candidates with strong relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Strong domain knowledge in one or more of the following: cardiovascular, metabolic disease, autoimmune / inflammatory disease, oncology.
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities such as small molecules, biologics, antibodies, peptides, ADCs, and related platforms.
• Hands-on biotech/pharma R&D experience, with the ability to assess scientific rationale, data quality, development risk, and asset differentiation.
• Strong interest in business development, licensing, strategy, and transactions in the biotech/pharma industry.

Educational Benefits

This fellowship offers practical training in real-world biotech and pharmaceutical business development and licensing. You will gain hands-on experience in diligence and deal execution, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and acquire skills for a career in biomedical business development and licensing.

How to Apply

For questions, email info@h7biocapital.com.

Key skills/competency

• Business Development
• Licensing
• Venture Capital
• Biotech
• Pharmaceuticals
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Partnerships
• Life Sciences
• R&D Evaluation
• Deal Execution