Associate, Biotech, Novo Holdings (Based in Singapore)

Novo Holdings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Holdings in Singapore is seeking an ambitious Investment Associate to join our Singapore Biotech Bridge (SBB) team. Based in Singapore, you will evaluate, execute and manage biotech investments, contributing to NewCos around differentiated assets from Asia.

You will work with regional and global teams across Copenhagen, London, San Francisco, Boston to leverage Novo Holdings’ platform, gaining hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle and strong professional development in a

Qualifications

• PhD or MBBS/MD required.
• 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or venture capital roles.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a cross-border team.
• Healthcare and life sciences passion a plus.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific, commercial and strategic analyses of potential investments and their markets.
• Collect, structure, and clearly communicate information on potential and existing investments.
• Support broader investment analyses and ad hoc tasks.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to leverage Novo Holdings’ platform.

Skills

Investment analysis

Due diligence

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Cross-border collaboration

English & Mandarin

Education

PhD or MBBS/MD

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial databases

Job description

Novo Holdings is looking for an ambitious and proactive Investment Associate to join our Singapore Biotech Bridge (SBB) team. The Associate will play a key role in evaluating, executing, and managing investments in the biotech industry. We offer a unique opportunity for both personal and professional development in a dynamic, ambitious, and professional work environment.

About Novo Holdings’ Singapore Biotech Bridge

Novo Holdings is a world leading healthcare and life sciences investor. Our headquarters is in Copenhagen, Denmark and we also operate from offices in London, San Francisco, Boston, Singapore, Shanghai and Mumbai.

The SBB team is Novo Holdings’ early-stage investment and company creation group in Asia, focused on building NewCos around differentiated science and therapeutic assets from Asia. Through partnering and direct investments, we champion the creation and development of groundbreaking biotech companies. We focus on nurturing early-stage projects with the potential to impact patients, offering both capital and access to our extensive network and expertise. Our approach combines rigorous scientific validation with seasoned entrepreneurial, strategic, and market insights, aiming to de-risk projects and enhance their success.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will be based out of Singapore and will gain exposure to biotech venture capital investing and company creation while working alongside a team of seasoned investors with extensive international experiences in life sciences.

The role offers hands‑on experience across the full investment lifecycle and provides a unique opportunity for both personal and professional development in a dynamic, ambitious and collaborative work environment. Your tasks will include:

• Conducting scientific, commercial and strategic analyses of potential investments and their markets
• Collecting, structuring, and clearly communicating information on potential and existing investments

• Contributing to the broader investment analyses and ad hoc tasks
• Work closely with regional teams in Singapore and Shanghai and global teams across Copenhagen, London, San Francisco, and Boston to leverage the full Novo Holdings platform

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier institution, PhD or MBBS/MD is a requirement in addition to a selection of
  • 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or venture capital roles
  • Experience with due diligence, valuation, and investment execution
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-border team
  • Passion for healthcare and life sciences; sector knowledge and experience is a plus
  • Language skills: Proficient in English and Mandarin

Working at Novo Holdings

At Novo Holdings, we aspire to a set of values that define the way we work. Our values underpin the Novo Holdings culture of high performance with high responsibility and long-term thinking.

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise. Our aim is to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.

We encourage you to send your CV and application as soon as possible or no later than 30 October 2026.