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Julia Alden is a Senior Partner at RA Capital Management, based in Miami, FL. She plays a key leadership role overseeing strategic investments and portfolio management, with a particular focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors. As Senior Partner, Alden is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, guiding due diligence, and influencing investment strategies that drive innovation within biopharmaceuticals and medical technologies.
Alden's career includes senior leadership experience at 3M Health Care as Vice President of Business Development, where she developed partnerships and spearheaded growth initiatives in the medical products space. Prior to that, she held operational management roles at NeuroLife Systems, gaining hands-on exposure to medical devices and healthcare operations. This background has equipped her with unique expertise in commercialization, operations, and strategic development within healthcare-related asset classes.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from Newcastle University. Alden is recognized for her contributions to investment management in the healthcare industry, leveraging her multidisciplinary experience to support innovations that advance global health. Her work bridges operational insight and financial acumen, enabling her to create lasting impact in life sciences investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Capital Management | Senior Partner | Jan 2021 to Present | Focus on operational support and capital strategies for early-stage biomedical companies. |
| 3M Health Care | Vice President of Business Development | Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 | Expanded AI applications across wound care and infection prevention products. |
| NeuroLife Systems | Senior Operations Manager | Jan 2017 to Jan 2018 | Directed operational improvements and supply chain optimization. |
| NeuroLife Systems | Business Development Manager | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | Led market growth initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe. |
| NeuroLife Systems | Business Development Associate | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | Supported product development and international partnerships. |
Education
University of Nottingham
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2011 — 2013
Newcastle University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2007 — 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
A Alexander Becker | Senior Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
| Associate | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
B Brian L | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
D David Migl | Analyst | United States |
F Fuad Naser | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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