Associate Director of Investments

TN France; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative global healthcare company seeks an Associate Director of Investments to join their collaborative team in Paris. This exciting role involves conducting detailed investment analysis, supporting due diligence processes, and managing portfolio companies. As a key player in the venture capital arm, you'll work closely with senior investment professionals and gain exposure to diverse therapeutic areas. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic investment decisions and contribute to groundbreaking healthcare solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through scientific progress and enjoy a comprehensive rewards package.

Prestations

High-quality healthcare

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Life Sciences industry, ideally in venture capital.
• Advanced scientific training in life sciences (MD or PhD) required.

Responsabilités

• Provide analytical and due diligence support for investment candidates.
• Maintain oversight of existing portfolio companies and track new deals.

Connaissances

Investment Analysis

Due Diligence

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Trust Building

Organizational Skills

Formation

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

PhD in Life Sciences

Description du poste

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Associate Director of Investments, Paris

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Client:

Sanofi

Location:

Paris, France

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sanofi Ventures (SV) is the corporate venture capital arm of Sanofi. SV has the ability to seed and to lead financings in early-stage private companies with innovative ideas, transformative new products, or breakthrough technologies that are of strategic interest to Sanofi. Among these areas are immunology, oncology, rare diseases, vaccines, potential cures in other core areas of Sanofi’s business footprint, and digital health solutions.

At SV, how we work is a key part of what we do. We are looking for a team-oriented investor, who values a collaborative work environment, to help execute on SV’s therapeutic investment mandate. In this role, the Director works directly with senior investment professionals to support the generation of new investment ideas, conduct due diligence, and to help support existing investments. As the Director grows, we expect they will have the opportunity to lead deals and/or take board seats. You should be able to understand, interpret, and integrate information from diverse therapeutic areas in order to reach investment conclusions. It will also be important for you to understand the strategic rationale, business principles, financial analysis, and market dynamics that govern investment decisions. Directors will have broad exposure to company management teams, Sanofi R&D colleagues, investor conferences, and other resources that SV utilizes to make investments.

Sanofi is innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Investment Analysis: Provide detailed analytical and due diligence support as required. Work with technical and business teams; solicit input and advice from senior investment professionals, R&D, advisors, and others as appropriate regarding prioritization and selection of investment candidates. Conduct due diligence calls with internal and external KOLs including physicians, scientists, and other consultants; perform market analysis and build therapeutic market and financial models

Portfolio Management and deal tracking: Maintain oversight and support management of existing portfolio companies. Track, triage and maintain new and active deal opportunities in deal database

Active Team Member: actively participate in SV activities and represent well in both internal and external settings. Prepare presentations and reports and is principally responsible for content, style and analytics associated with the quarterly investment meetings. Contribute to the preparation of Investment Committee materials

Bachelors and advanced scientific training in life sciences field(MD or PhD)

Minimum of 2 years of relevant business experience in the Life Sciences industry required, ideally at a venture capital firm with direct investment analysis and due diligence experience

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Team player, hands-on attitude, willingness to be actively involved in operations

Entrepreneurial and self-starter spirit

Ability to build trust with the management of the invested companies

Robust technical and organizational skills

Hard working, driven, results-oriented and focused on success

Flexible and creative business approach

High ethical standards and integrity

A focus on consistent excellence and ongoing improvement

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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Pursue , discover

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !