Job Title:
Life Science Investment Director



Location:
Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield

LM12106

Key

Responsibilities:


• Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with partner universities, academics, and stakeholders within Northern England’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Deal Sourcing: Actively identify high-potential investment opportunities within life sciences.

• Network Building: Leverage networks to access a pipeline of innovative early-stage companies.

• Due Diligence & Analysis: Lead investment evaluations, including due diligence, financial modeling, and market research.

• Team Leadership: Oversee a deal team, including Investment Managers and third-party service providers.

• Investment Syndication: Coordinate a syndicate of investors during initial and follow-up investment phases.

• Board Representation: Serve as a board member or observer for portfolio companies, providing strategic governance and support.

• Portfolio Management: Guide companies through scaling, product development, and commercialization.

• Exit Strategy Development: Collaborate with portfolio leadership to maximize investor returns.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medicine, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering); advanced degrees (M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA) preferred.

• Industry Experience: 5+ years in venture capital or private equity with a strong focus on life sciences, plus a proven track record in early-stage investment and portfolio management.

• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of life sciences, industry trends, and commercialization pathways.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and carried interest.

• Reporting Line: Reports to the CIO.