Quantum Investment Associate for Life Sciences

Novo Holdings; København; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Holdings, Copenhagen-based, is launching a €180 million Quantum Fund and seeking an Associate to join its Quantum Investment team. The role spans sourcing, evaluating, executing, due diligence, ownership, and portfolio value creation in a high-performing team.

You will work closely with senior investment professionals, management, advisors, and portfolio boards, developing venture capital skills while growing startups applying quantum tech to life sciences and health.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum information science or related field with understanding of quantum algorithms.
• Interest in startups and willingness to work across a global VC environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and evaluation of quantum investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos and market materials under guidance from partners.
• Contribute insights on quantum algorithms and diligence on respective companies.
• Help build Novo Holdings’ network and deal flow across the deep-tech and quantum ecosystem.
• Support senior team members in board-related work and portfolio follow-up.
• Help build the Novo Holdings Quantum brand across the European technology ecosystem.
• Collaborate across the wider Novo Holdings organization on a global scale.
• Develop skills and career through hands-on exposure to the full investment process.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Proactive, self-motivated

Education

PhD in quantum information science or related field

Job description

Novo Holdings, Copenhagen-based, is launching a €180 million Quantum Fund and seeking an Associate to join its Quantum Investment team. The role spans sourcing, evaluating, executing, due diligence, ownership, and portfolio value creation in a high-performing team.

You will work closely with senior investment professionals, management, advisors, and portfolio boards, developing venture capital skills while growing startups applying quantum tech to life sciences and health.