Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

British Business Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in London is seeking an Investment Manager in Life Sciences to lead investments in cutting-edge UK innovations. The role requires expertise in venture capital and scientific analysis, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building. Join a mission-driven team with flexible hybrid working options and an array of benefits, contributing to a GBP 475m initiative for high-growth businesses.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Paid voluntary days

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital or growth-stage investment in life sciences.
• Ability to co-invest alongside other funds.
• Comfortable reviewing scientific data and building investment models.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence on new co-investment opportunities.
• Conduct reviews of technical datasets and forecasts.
• Support transaction execution and legal negotiations.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Scientific data analysis

Relationship-building

Investment modeling

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics)

Postgraduate qualifications (PhD, MSc, or MBA)

Job description

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Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

Application Deadline: 22 August 2025

Department: British Patient Capital

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

Investment Manager Life Sciences

Location: London / Hybrid Working

(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Competitive

Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase

Key Benefits

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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more

British Business Bank

Do you have a passion for investing in cutting-edge UK science and technology? Are you ready to help scale world-class innovations in the life sciences sector?

At British Business Bank we have a mission to enable long-term investment in innovative UK companies. Our Future Fund: Breakthrough programme is a GBP 475m initiative focused on scaling high-growth, R&D-intensive businesses.

The Role

As an Investment Manager - Life Sciences, you'll support the deployment of capital into breakthrough innovations across biotechnology, therapeutics, diagnostics, and other frontier life sciences fields. You'll lead transactions from origination through execution with the support of senior colleagues, and manage relationships across the investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Appraise and lead due diligence on new co-investment opportunities, including scientific and financial analysis.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of technical datasets, forecasts, company performance, and management teams.
• Support transaction execution, including financial modelling and negotiation of legal agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal functions and external advisors throughout the investment process.
• Monitor and report on the portfolio, including valuations and performance tracking.

About You:
• Experience in venture capital or growth-stage investment in life sciences.
• Proven ability to co-invest alongside other funds and work within small, dynamic teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and external networks.
• Comfortable reviewing scientific data and building investment models.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of delivering results.

About You:

• Experience in venture capital or growth-stage investment in life sciences.
• Proven ability to co-invest alongside other funds and work within small, dynamic teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and external networks.
• Comfortable reviewing scientific data and building investment models.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of delivering results.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics) is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications (PhD, MSc, or MBA) are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Join a mission-led organisation backing the UK's most innovative science-led companies.
• Be part of a supportive and expert team with opportunities to develop your career.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work culture with offices in London and Sheffield.
• Access a broad range of benefits and a collaborative work environment.

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