The intersection of quantitative finance, advanced analytics, and breakthrough science is creating new pathways for ambitious PhDs and researchers. Today’s business landscape offers a wealth of roles for those seeking impactful careers in data-driven finance, venture strategy, and applied scientific ventures—all blending rigorous analysis, technical skill, and market vision.
In short, the skills you have likely honed as part of your academic journey.
Here are some of the standout positions recruiting talented minds this year:
Senior Associate, Vynamic
Work at the strategic frontlines of healthcare business consultancy, helping clients adapt to rapid transformation in pharma, biotech, and health systems. Senior Associates drive complex project delivery, client presentations, and high-stakes analyses for growth initiatives.
Quant Researcher – Systematic Commodities Hedge Fund, Moreton Capital Partners
Dive into commodities markets as a Quant Researcher, leveraging algorithmic trading techniques, statistical modeling, and large datasets to engineer market-beating strategies. This role is perfect for those with strong coding, math, and financial market chops.
Quantitative Trader – Systematic Equities, Fx & Futures
Take charge of live market execution at the front office—analyzing equities, FX, and futures using systematic models, rapid decision-making, and risk controls.
Quantitative Associate, Selby Jennings
Join one of the leaders in quantitative talent placement: support the design, testing, and optimization of financial analytics, risk models, and algorithmic trading workflows. Associates gain broad exposure to cutting-edge financial products and risk applications.
Principal, Sanofi Ventures
At the convergence of venture capital and life sciences, Principals like this drive deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management focused on breakthrough biotech and medtech investments. Great for those combining science acumen with business strategy.
Medical Information Manager – Specialty / General Medicine, Pulivarhti Group
Critical for clinical and regulatory teams, Medical Information Managers curate, analyze, and communicate complex medical data, supporting product launches, and compliance for global markets.
Senior Quantitative Analyst – Home Price Modeling, Bloomberg
Home price modeling at Bloomberg means building sophisticated econometric models, backtesting, and scenario analysis for housing markets globally.
Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst – PowerVAL, Ascend Analytics
Analyze market dynamics, forecasting trends, and optimizing energy portfolios for power producers, utilities, or renewable startups—roles calling for deep quantitative, industry, and policy expertise.
Associate Global Forecasting Director, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Shape commercial strategy and scientific planning as an Associate Director by leading global sales forecasting, integrating quantitative tools, and supporting market launch strategy.
Sr Associate, Fraud Analytics, Avant
Transform risk management at fintech disruptors—Senior Associates in Fraud Analytics are tasked with modeling risk, detecting anomalies, and protecting customers using big data.
Medical Writer, BoldScience
This science communication role synthesizes peer-reviewed literature and clinical data for mainstream audiences, crucial for pharma launches and medical device innovation.
Manager of Applied Research, Harnham
Direct advanced research projects in data science, ML, and analytics, often supporting cross-industry clients—from banking to biotech.
These positions reflect a broad spectrum of 2025’s leading quantitative, analytical, and science-backed jobs—whether developing new trading strategies, shaping the future of medicine or energy, or driving innovation as senior analysts and venture principals.
If you thrive in mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and evidence-based business, now is the time to explore and pursue these career-defining opportunities.
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