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About
Jack Liu, PhD, is a Senior Research Analyst at 5AM Ventures in Boston, MA, where he specializes in investment research and due diligence focused on the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. In his current role, Dr. Liu leverages deep technical expertise to identify and evaluate emerging companies with high-impact potential in healthcare innovation, particularly early-stage biotech and therapeutic ventures aligned with 5AM's investment strategy.
Prior to joining 5AM Ventures in 2023, Dr. Liu served as Vice President of Research at Tekla Capital Management and as an Equity Analyst at Weatherbie Capital, LLC, where he honed his investment acumen covering a wide range of companies in the healthcare and biopharma industries. These roles enabled him to develop strong sector insight and hands-on experience in both private and public market analysis.
Dr. Liu holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Northeastern University, a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University. His rigorous academic training and extensive industry experience have contributed to his notable track record in identifying transformative opportunities within the biotechnology and life science asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5AM Ventures | Senior Research Analyst | Jan 2023 to Present | Public and private Biotech investment |
| Tekla Capital Management | Vice President, Research | Jan 2019 to Jan 2023 | Investment research in private and public companies in biotech, medical device, and diagnostic areas globally |
| Weatherbie Capital, LLC | Equity Analyst | Jan 2017 to Jan 2019 | Covered mainly SMID healthcare stocks |
| Fidelity Investments | Equity Research Summer Analyst | Jan 2016 to Jan 2016 | — |
| Synageva BioPharma Corp. | Scientist | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | — |
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Tsinghua University
Bachelors
Northeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy
Skills & Expertise
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|---|---|---|
| Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
K Katie Bodner | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
| Managing Partner | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Principal | CA , United States |
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