Associate / Vice President | $800mn Biotech Venture Fund

LifeSci Search LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to investors

Above market cash compensation & carry

Long-term growth path

Job summary

LifeSci Search LLC is supporting a premier investment firm in expanding its Life Sciences team focused on biotech and therapeutics across private and public markets. Based in New York City, the role spans venture, crossover, and public market investing with a lean, collaborative culture.

The position offers direct exposure to renowned investors, strong carry potential at the VP level, and a long-term growth track within a globally resourced platform.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of post graduate experience in life sciences investing, consulting, equity research, investment banking, or a relevant operating role.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory pathways.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into investment recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling skills and investment mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Self-starter with ownership mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and recommend investment opportunities across biotech and therapeutics
• Develop and own thematic areas of focus within the sector
• Conduct scientific and clinical diligence, integrating preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial data into investment decisions
• Build and present investment theses to senior leadership and the Investment Committee
• Work across the full investment lifecycle from sourcing and diligence through execution and portfolio management
• Engage with scientific advisors, KOLs, management teams, and commercial consultants
• Monitor portfolio companies and contribute to value creation efforts
• Leverage industry and clinical networks to generate proprietary insights and deal flow

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment diligence

Scientific literacy

Executive communication

Education

MD or PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Our client is one of the largest investment firms globally and is looking to add to its Life Sciences team focused on biotech and therapeutics across both private and public markets. The team invests out of a larger pool of capital with the ability to deploy 9 figures annually and currently consists of 6 investment professionals. They're open to hiring at the Associate, Senior Associate, or Vice President level.

Based in New York City, the team has led investments in a number of high profile companies and operates with a flexible mandate spanning venture, crossover, and public market investing. The culture is highly scientific and clinically driven, and they're looking for someone who shares that approach.

What makes the role compelling is the combination of platform and team dynamics. You'll have the resources, network, and capital base of a global investment firm while working in a lean, collaborative group where responsibilities are broad and advancement is driven primarily through internal promotion rather than external hiring.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and recommend investment opportunities across biotech and therapeutics
• Develop and own thematic areas of focus within the sector
• Conduct scientific and clinical diligence, integrating preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial data into investment decisions
• Build and present investment theses to senior leadership and the Investment Committee
• Work across the full investment lifecycle from sourcing and diligence through execution and portfolio management
• Engage with scientific advisors, KOLs, management teams, and commercial consultants
• Monitor portfolio companies and contribute to value creation efforts
• Leverage industry and clinical networks to generate proprietary insights and deal flow

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• 2 to 5 years of post graduate experience, including at least 2 years in life sciences investing, consulting, equity research, investment banking, or a relevant operating role
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory pathways
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into investment recommendations
• Strong financial modeling skills and investment mindset
• Passion for scientific literature, conferences, and emerging innovation
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence
• Self starter with strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

What the Role Offers

• Direct exposure to highly regarded investors in a lean team environment
• Above market cash compensation with meaningful carry potential at the Vice President level and beyond
• A true career track role with a long term path for growth and advancement