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About
Amy Ma is an Investment Analyst at BVF PARTNERS, L.P. in San Francisco, where she focuses on fundamental analysis and due diligence of public and select private biotechnology companies, typically within the $50 million to $3 billion market cap range. At BVF, her responsibilities include investment research, financial modeling, and providing strategic assessments to drive decision-making for the fund’s long-term, concentrated portfolio in the biotech sector.
Before joining BVF PARTNERS in 2023, Amy developed her expertise as an Investment Banking Analyst at Centerview Partners, where she worked on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising for clients in healthcare and related sectors. She began her career as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan, gaining foundational experience in corporate finance and deal execution.
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and Economics from the University of Chicago, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She further distinguished herself as a Dougan Scholar at the Booth School of Business. Amy is particularly recognized for leveraging her interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of science and business to assess clinical pipeline assets and foster impactful biotech investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVF PARTNERS, L.P | Investment Analyst | Jul 2023 to Present | — |
| Centerview Partners | Investment Banking Analyst | Jul 2020 to Jun 2023 | — |
| J.P. Morgan | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago | Innovation Fund Associate | Mar 2018 to Dec 2018 | — |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2018 to Aug 2018 | — |
| American Red Cross | National Youth Council | Jun 2016 to May 2018 | — |
| Mighty Deposits | Development and Operations Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Dougan Scholars Certificate Program
2017 — 2020
University of Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, B.A. in Biological Sciences and B.A. in Economics
2016 — 2020
Clements High School
2012 — 2016
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
H Harsha P. | Investment Analyst | United States |
| Investment Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Principal | CA , United States | |
| Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
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