Partner - early-stage investments

Asabys Partners; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading venture capital firm is seeking a senior Partner to lead the creation and development of biotech and medtech companies. This role demands scientific expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to identify and evaluate emerging opportunities in Spain's research landscape. The candidate will collaborate with academic institutions and drive strategic investment decisions, significantly impacting the health technology sector. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to shape next-generation companies with high societal impact.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration package

Direct involvement in investment decision-making

Collaborative, mission-driven team

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in biotech/medtech R&D, venture capital, or entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and translate scientific innovation into business opportunities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Identify scientific opportunities from research institutions and technology transfer offices.
• Drive deal flow, conduct due diligence, and present opportunities to the Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio companies in development stages and fundraising.

Conocimientos

Scientific expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Educación

PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent advanced degree

Descripción del empleo

Asabys Partners · Barcelona, Spain

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their CV and a short motivation statement to:

[e-mail]

Deadline for applications

January 9th, 2026

About Asabys

Asabys Partners is a leading venture capital firm based in Barcelona, investing in breakthrough health technologies across biotech, medical technologies, and digital health. With a strong track record of backing transformative companies and translating cutting‑edge science into real‑world impact, we are now launching a new fund dedicated to company creation originating from Spanish academia, and selectively, to seed investments in emerging biotech and medtech ventures.

Partner – 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 is a senior, high‑impact position for someone who combines deep scientific expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a strong network in the biotech or medtech innovation ecosystem. The candidate will work alongside the two existing partners of the Fund and will be part of a larger, dedicated team, supported by the overall Asabys structure.

The Partner will be responsible for identifying breakthrough science, designing and evaluating company‑creation theses, building founding teams, driving investment decisions, and supporting portfolio companies from incubation through early clinical development.

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

We are seeking a candidate with a strong combination of scientific excellence, entrepreneurial instinct, strategic thinking, and leadership capacity.

Required Qualifications

• Ph D in Life Sciences, MD, Pharm D, 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.