Partner - Early-Stage Investments

Asabys Partners; Ceuta; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading venture capital firm in Spain is seeking a Partner to drive the creation of next-generation biotech and medtech companies. This senior role requires deep scientific expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to lead investment decisions and collaborate with academic founders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in biotech/medtech and a strong network within the industry. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to make a societal impact in healthcare.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity for direct involvement in investment strategy

Collaborative, mission-driven environment

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in biotech/medtech R&D or venture capital.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish recommended.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and decision-making in dynamic environments.

Responsabilidades

• Identify high-potential opportunities from academic institutions.
• Drive deal flow and lead due diligence for investments.
• Serve on Boards or act as Board Observer for portfolio companies.
• Build long-term partnerships in the biotech research community.

Conocimientos

Scientific innovation evaluation

Company building

People leadership

Networking in biotech/medtech

Strategic thinking

Educación

PhD in Life Sciences, MD, PharmD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Asabys Partners, a leading venture capital firm based in Barcelona, is launching a new fund dedicated to company creation originating from Spanish academia and selective seed investments in emerging biotech and medtech ventures. We are expanding our leadership team and seeking a new Partner to shape the strategy, build the next generation of disruptive companies, and drive the fund’s scientific and investment vision.

Role Overview

The Partner will play a central role in the fund’s sourcing, creation, and development of new biotech/medtech companies in partnership with top academic institutions and scientific founders. This senior, high‑impact position requires deep scientific expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a robust network in the biotech or medtech innovation ecosystem. The Partner will work alongside the two existing partners of the Fund, be part of a dedicated team, and be supported by the overall Asabys structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Company Creation & Sourcing – Identify high‑potential scientific opportunities emerging from Spanish universities, research centres, and technology transfer offices. Lead scientific and strategic evaluation of new company‑creation projects. Work closely with academic founders to define value proposition, development roadmap, IP strategy, and company structure.
• Investment Strategy & Execution – Drive deal flow, conduct due diligence, and present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee. Lead negotiation of term sheets and investment agreements. Contribute to fund strategy, portfolio construction, and long‑term value creation.
• Portfolio Leadership – Serve on Boards or act as Board Observer for selected portfolio companies. Advise management teams on scientific, development, regulatory, and fundraising topics. Support companies through key early milestones (PoC, preclinical development, IND‑enabling studies, Series A fundraising).
• Ecosystem & Network Building – Cultivate a strong presence within the Spanish and European biotech research and innovation community. Build long‑term partnerships with academia, TTOs, CROs, KOLs, and industry stakeholders. Represent Asabys at conferences, scientific meetings, and investor events. Support fundraising activities, representing the fund’s scientific and investment vision.

Professional Profile

• Required Qualifications – PhD in Life Sciences, MD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific/medical degree. 10+ years of experience in biotech/medtech R&D, venture capital, tech transfer, entrepreneurship, or company creation. Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific innovation and translate discovery into investable company theses. A strong professional network within academia, the biotech/medtech innovation ecosystem, and corporate pharma/medtech players. Prior experience in early‑stage company building, venture creation, or serving on Boards is a strong advantage. Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish recommended. Based in Spain, preferably Barcelona or Madrid.
• Personal Traits – Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building companies from scratch. Ability to influence, inspire, and collaborate with scientific founders and management teams. Strong people leadership mindset, with the ability to mentor and develop a high‑performing team, while actively contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and excellence‑driven culture at Asabys. Strategic, analytical, and comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. Strong communication and storytelling skills. Appetite to operate in a dynamic, cutting‑edge, high‑ambition VC environment.

What We Offer

A senior leadership role within one of Spain’s top healthcare venture capital funds. The opportunity to lead the creation of next‑generation biotech/medtech companies with high scientific and societal impact. Direct involvement in investment decision‑making and portfolio strategy. A collaborative, mission‑driven team and a long‑term partnership track. Remuneration package according to the prior experience of the candidate, within the benchmark of European VCs.