Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds 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 worlds precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexiblyseed to IPO and beyond anywhere in the worldwith $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 Capitals 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 youll 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 dont get us started on our compliance teams 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 youll 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.
About the team:
The Quantitative Research & Strategy (QRS) team within RA Capital helps inform investment decisions and improve core processes with data-driven analyses. The team focuses on three core areas: portfolio management risk management and data science. They leverage complex datasets to uncover insights related to trends patterns and key drivers within the healthcare and financial landscapes. The team operates on a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced environment; often collaborating across teams (Invest Venture Legal Finance Compliance TechAtlas etc) and working directly with senior leadership & portfolio managers.
About the Internship
As a Quantitative Research & Strategy Intern at RA Capital you will be an integral part of our team contributing to the companys research efforts by collecting streamlining and organizing detailed data. QRS Research interns will gain exposure to internal and external third-party databases to enable the collection curation and management of large data sets to support a diverse set of analyses. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for college students interested in life science investing. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting gain valuable skills and make meaningful contributions to our research efforts.
Candidates must be eager to experiment with ways to incorporate AI into their work to be more efficient and effective. RA Capital is looking for people who are proactive about using AI where possible looking for new tools and even creating new tools; AI is transforming our work and we are specifically looking for AI-forward people to ensure that we are leveraging these tools to make us as effective as possible.
Key Benefits
Training/Mentoring:
Understanding how to source transform and analyze data to answer key questions from senior leadership.
Take existing python and SQL based analyses and make them scalable.
Assigned Peer Mentor in a related area of interest and thought partnership with Peer Mentor.
Weekly check-ins with manager for coaching and feedback and help addressing any challenges.
Networking: You will have an opportunity to network with our Invest Venture TechAtlas and Operations teams through the internship as well as with other interns within the firm.
Key Requirements
We are looking for curious intelligent and driven individuals with a strong interest in financial markets and data analytics that are capable of delivering results in a timely manner and at the highest levels of quality. All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
Must be a current student within 1 year of graduation (Bachelors or higher) in a STEM degree.
Must have strong knowledge of python and SQL. Databricks experience preferred.
Must be curious flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing projects and priorities
Must be based in Massachusetts (consideration will be given to applicants who are willing and able to relocate to MA for the duration of the internship).
Ability to work out of our Boston office for the duration of the internship approximately a 10 week commitment beginning on/around June 22 2026
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Compensation & Internship Experience
This is a paid hourly internship position. Compensation is competitive within the industry and commensurate with experience and level of study. Eligibility for additional benefits may vary based on the duration and structure of the internship.
In addition to financial compensation interns can expect the following:
Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on work
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment
RA sponsored lunch on designated days
Access to RA-sponsored events speaker series and social activities
Participation in wellness and community-focused initiatives
Massachusetts Internship Hourly Pay Range
$25 - $40 USD
RA Capitalis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process please reach out to for assistance.
Required Experience:
Intern
Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds 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 h...
Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds 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 worlds precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexiblyseed to IPO and beyond anywhere in the worldwith $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 Capitals 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 youll 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 dont get us started on our compliance teams 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 youll 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.
About the team:
The Quantitative Research & Strategy (QRS) team within RA Capital helps inform investment decisions and improve core processes with data-driven analyses. The team focuses on three core areas: portfolio management risk management and data science. They leverage complex datasets to uncover insights related to trends patterns and key drivers within the healthcare and financial landscapes. The team operates on a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced environment; often collaborating across teams (Invest Venture Legal Finance Compliance TechAtlas etc) and working directly with senior leadership & portfolio managers.
About the Internship
As a Quantitative Research & Strategy Intern at RA Capital you will be an integral part of our team contributing to the companys research efforts by collecting streamlining and organizing detailed data. QRS Research interns will gain exposure to internal and external third-party databases to enable the collection curation and management of large data sets to support a diverse set of analyses. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for college students interested in life science investing. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting gain valuable skills and make meaningful contributions to our research efforts.
Candidates must be eager to experiment with ways to incorporate AI into their work to be more efficient and effective. RA Capital is looking for people who are proactive about using AI where possible looking for new tools and even creating new tools; AI is transforming our work and we are specifically looking for AI-forward people to ensure that we are leveraging these tools to make us as effective as possible.
Key Benefits
Training/Mentoring:
Understanding how to source transform and analyze data to answer key questions from senior leadership.
Take existing python and SQL based analyses and make them scalable.
Assigned Peer Mentor in a related area of interest and thought partnership with Peer Mentor.
Weekly check-ins with manager for coaching and feedback and help addressing any challenges.
Networking: You will have an opportunity to network with our Invest Venture TechAtlas and Operations teams through the internship as well as with other interns within the firm.
Key Requirements
We are looking for curious intelligent and driven individuals with a strong interest in financial markets and data analytics that are capable of delivering results in a timely manner and at the highest levels of quality. All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
Must be a current student within 1 year of graduation (Bachelors or higher) in a STEM degree.
Must have strong knowledge of python and SQL. Databricks experience preferred.
Must be curious flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing projects and priorities
Must be based in Massachusetts (consideration will be given to applicants who are willing and able to relocate to MA for the duration of the internship).
Ability to work out of our Boston office for the duration of the internship approximately a 10 week commitment beginning on/around June 22 2026
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Compensation & Internship Experience
This is a paid hourly internship position. Compensation is competitive within the industry and commensurate with experience and level of study. Eligibility for additional benefits may vary based on the duration and structure of the internship.
In addition to financial compensation interns can expect the following:
Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on work
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment
RA sponsored lunch on designated days
Access to RA-sponsored events speaker series and social activities
Participation in wellness and community-focused initiatives
Massachusetts Internship Hourly Pay Range
$25 - $40 USD
RA Capitalis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process please reach out to for assistance.
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