In our current job climate, is it possible to get a foot in the door at a biotech investment firm without an MD or PhD? How?

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Get a PhD or MD

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Think MD/PhD applies to more of those early stage VCs / company creation models, but certainly many ways to enter life sciences buyside without it (ex: L/S at a MM, hub-and-spoke, CVC)

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From my research, there’s usually a spot or two for non MDs/PHDs. Maybe not for mega funds but it’s doable

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