About
Benjamin Smith is currently an Associate at Braidwell in Stamford, CT, where he contributes to the firm’s mission of providing capital solutions to companies advancing human health. At Braidwell, he is involved in financial planning, analysis, and strategic investment across a broad range of sectors within healthcare, including biotech and life sciences.
Prior to joining Braidwell, Benjamin gained valuable experience as a Strategy Insights and Planning Associate at ZS, focusing on analytics for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, and served as a Senior Analyst at The Dedham Group, where he specialized in market access and value strategies for oncology and rare disease assets. His roles have equipped him with strong expertise in data-driven investment analysis and deep sector knowledge of health-focused assets.
Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science in Honors Molecular Genetics from The Ohio State University and has undertaken further academic training at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His background in genetics and advanced analytics complements his investment focus, supporting his work in the healthcare and life sciences investment landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwell | Associate | May 2023 to Present | — |
| ZS | Strategy Insights and Planning Associate | Apr 2022 to Apr 2023 | — |
| The Dedham Group | Senior Analyst | Nov 2021 to Apr 2022 | — |
| The Dedham Group | Analyst | Jun 2021 to Nov 2021 | — |
| IQVIA | Consulting Analyst | Jul 2020 to May 2021 | — |
| Illumina | Campus Ambassador | Aug 2019 to Jan 2020 | — |
| Illumina | Product Management Intern | May 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Research Assistant | May 2017 to May 2018 | — |
| Nanofiber Solutions | R and D Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| ZS | Strategy Insights and Planning Associate | Apr 2022 to Apr 2023 | ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond.
Global Value and Access consultant focused on commercial strategy & oncology ecosystem
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| Technology Commercialization Office at the Ohio State University | Licensing Intern | Jun 2018 to Nov 2019 | Life sciences licensing group helping to commercialize novel innovations by Ohio State faculty into revenue for the university, primarily in the biotechnology sphere. |
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Honors Molecular Genetics
2016 — 2020
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
2018 — 2018
Dublin Jerome High School
2012 — 2016
Others at Braidwell LP (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner, Head of Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
I Ilan Sender | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | United States | |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
N Narendra Nayak | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
Z Zhenhua He | Partner | Stamford, CT , United States |
L Laura Sterner | Head of Business Development, Global Equities | New York, NY , United States |
M Matina G. | Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
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