VC Associate @ BII in Copenhagen, Denmark

VC Stack; København; On-site; DKK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking an Associate within Human Health Insights to join our Science Strategy Team in Copenhagen. The role involves conducting in-depth analyses of innovation trends and opportunities in human health, including brain health and infectious diseases.

You will collaborate with a dynamic team, focusing on identifying groundbreaking research and translating academic discoveries into impactful solutions. A PhD or MSc with relevant experience in biomedicine is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in human health with a focus on academic trends.
• Expertise in handling large datasets and connecting data variables.
• Experience in conducting market trend analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analyses to identify emerging trends in human health.
• Support internal due diligence processes for project sourcing.
• Prepare reports and presentations for strategic decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research capabilities

Data visualization

Communication in English

Education

PhD in Biomedicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

MSc and 3+ years' relevant experience

Tools

R

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Associate within Human Health Insights to join our Science Strategy Team at BioInnovation Institute

Are you excited about identifying the next big thing in life science innovation? Do you have an interest in analysing innovation trends and uncovering hidden opportunities? Would you like to support building new life science start‑ups based on cutting‑edge science?

Then we may have the perfect role for you at BioInnovation Institute (BII). The Science Strategy team is currently looking for an Associate who will be responsible for generating insight analyses and data deep‑dive to enable BII and its partners to drive innovation through the BII platform.

As part of a dynamic team, you will play a key role in looking for opportunities with the potential of shaping the future of human health. Together, we will identify groundbreaking research and set out its journey from academic discovery to the translation of impactful solutions, driving real‑world change.

The Job

As Associate, Human health insights, you will be part of the Science Strategy team, working closely with scientific and business development colleagues to support initiatives aimed at the identification of novel therapeutic and health tech innovations to advance human health.

You will play a crucial role in conducting in‑depth analyses to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the academic landscape of human health associated focus areas. This will include evaluating new technological and scientific advancements in areas such as brain health, cardiometabolic diseases, cell and gene therapy, infectious diseases and Women’s health. You will work closely with your colleagues from the Science Strategy team and collaborate cross‑functionally to integrate these findings into BII workflows and support team members undertaking project sourcing and development. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in working with partners to identify challenges that need to be addressed and to contribute to the success of innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough scientific and market analyses to identify emerging trends in selected focus areas within Human Health, including brain health, cardiometabolic diseases, cell and gene therapy, infectious diseases and Women’s health
• Provide clear and concise summary reports on scientific and commercial trends from big data sources, including public and proprietary databases as well as interviews with key opinion leaders
• Support the internal due diligence processes for the sourcing of Bio Studio projects
• Participate in ideation meetings with external innovation partners
• Prepare presentations and reports of identified trends and opportunities to guide strategic decision making for internal portfolio sourcing and external innovation partners
• Identify high‑impact scientific centres, leading researchers and key opinion leaders in an area of interest
• Collaborate closely within team and cross‑functionally to integrate the findings into BII workflows

Professional and Personal Spirit

We’re looking for a candidate with a passion for the development of novel therapies and solutions for human health. You see yourself as a detail‑oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to interpret complex scientific and technical data. Besides this, you can see yourself thrive in a fast‑paced and innovative environment.

What you’ll bring

In addition to recognizing yourself in the description above, we imagine that you bring a strong background in human health, with a particular focus on the academic landscape. Your understanding of the key scientific trends, research centres, and emerging opportunities within this field will be crucial in helping us drive forward innovative solutions.

• PhD in Biomedicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, or another relevant field.
• Alternatively, you hold a MSc degree and 3+ years’ experience in management consulting, venture capital, business analysts or a related role with a focus on Biomedicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field
• Expertise in conducting research and market trend analyses in a relevant business area, in order to identify emerging technologies, startups, key industrial players and research hot spots.
• Expertise in handling large datasets, understanding data variables and connecting the dots in various datasets.
• Excellent data visualization skills and the ability to communicate research results, research projects, and research evaluations
• English proficiency in written and oral communication

Additional Strengths

• Experience in standard data science and analytics tools such as R, Python, SQL, PowerBI and/or Tableau.
• Experience in using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity or Copilot to rapidly summarise large quantities of information and to draft preliminary reports
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset with a strong eye for combining different academic disciplines into new, translational opportunities
• Ability to prioritise activities based on project and business goals and needs
• Previous experience in establishing collaboration with industry and investors is seen as a plus

As a person, you are confident, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team, collaborating across the organisation, and with external stakeholders. Importantly, you have an optimistic, change‑ready and agile mindset and can see yourself thrive in a dynamic environment.

Working at BII

At BII we offer a purpose‑driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured daily by our employees, start‑ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.

At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well‑being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.

See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.

Application and Information

For more information, please contact Director of Science Strategy, Katja Brunner via [e-mail]. The deadline for applying is Sunday, May 18th, 2024. The expected start date is August 1st.