Lilah Vaks

Research Analyst at Ikarian Capital, LLC

TX , United States

About

Lilah Vaks is a Research Analyst at IKARIAN CAPITAL, LLC, a Dallas-based investment management firm focused on the healthcare and life sciences sectors. In her role, she is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on public and private companies within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related healthcare sub-industries, supporting the firm’s investment decision-making process.

Prior to joining IKARIAN CAPITAL in 2022, Lilah built a strong scientific foundation as a Scientist at Merck Life Science and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Tel Aviv University. Her expertise spans biotechnology research, translational science, and industry innovation, providing her with a unique perspective on emerging therapeutics and disruptive technologies.

Lilah holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, an MBA with a specialization in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and a B.Sc. in Biology, all from Tel Aviv University. Her academic and professional background enables her to bridge the gap between advanced biomedical science and investment analysis, contributing valuable insights to the healthcare investments at IKARIAN CAPITAL.

Career History

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Ikarian Capital LLC	Research Analyst	Dec 2022 to Aug 2024	—
Merck Life Science	Scientist	Nov 2015 to Aug 2019	—
Tel Aviv University	Postdoctoral Fellow	Mar 2014 to Oct 2015	—
Tel Aviv University	PhD graduate student	Jan 2008 to Feb 2014	—
Henry Stewart Talks	Tester	Jun 2012 to May 2014	Testing and reviewing audio visual presentations of leading world experts in biomedicine, life sciences, management, marketing and finance.
Tel-Aviv University	Teaching Assistant	Jan 2006 to Jan 2013	"Introduction to Molecular Biology" laboratory course