Investment Director (Lyon, France)

ARCHIMED; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned investment professional to lead their healthcare-focused investment strategies. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement investment strategies, identify new opportunities, and conduct thorough market analyses. Your expertise in private equity will be crucial as you source deals, lead due diligence efforts, and negotiate transactions. This dynamic position offers the chance to mentor junior professionals while managing a diverse portfolio of healthcare investments. Join a team that values integrity, strategic thinking, and a high-performance culture, where your contributions will significantly impact the healthcare sector.

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of experience in private equity or healthcare industry.
• Proven track record in leading investments and managing portfolios.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement investment strategies aligned with firm objectives.
• Lead due diligence efforts and manage investment transactions.
• Monitor portfolio companies to maximize value creation.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation skills

Deal structuring

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location: Lyon, France

About ARCHIMED

With offices in Europe, North America and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus include Biopharma Products, Consumer Health, Healthcare IT, In Vitro Diagnostics, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, MedTech, and Pharma Services.

ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €8 billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

The Team

• An international team (with more than 30 nationalities) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors
• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris, Ponts et Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.
• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i, Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings, capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik, Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary)

Responsibilities

• Investment Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and implement the investment strategy in alignment with the firm's objectives
• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities
• Conduct market research and analysis to support investment decisions
• Deal Sourcing and Origination:
• Source and originate new investment opportunities through industry contacts, networking, and market research
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, brokers, and other deal sources
• Evaluate potential investments and present opportunities to the investment committee
• Due Diligence:
• Lead due diligence efforts including financial, operational, and legal assessments
• Work with internal and external advisors to conduct thorough due diligence
• Develop investment theses and valuation models
• Transaction Execution:
• Negotiate and structure investment transactions
• Manage the drafting and review of legal documents and agreements
• Oversee the closing process for investments
• Portfolio Management:
• Monitor and manage portfolio companies to maximize value creation
• Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio company management teams
• Develop and implement exit strategies to realize returns on investments
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor junior investment professionals
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team

Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in private equity or in the Healthcare industry
• Proven track record of leading successful investments and managing portfolio companies
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent negotiation and deal structuring capabilities
• Deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Personal Attributes:
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic