Managing VC Director @ Connecticut Innovations in New Haven, CT

Connecticut Innovations, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Bonus opportunities

Health/dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan options

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking a Managing Director for their CBIF Venture Team to focus on healthcare and biosciences. This hands-on venture capital role requires over 10 years of experience and a strong background in investment origination and portfolio management.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher in business or science, with a preference for biosciences. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and a culture promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or corporate development.
• Experience in investment origination, due diligence, and portfolio company management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, product and competitive analysis on potential investments.
• Prepare reports and proposals regarding investments and portfolio companies.
• Assist in identifying strategic opportunities for portfolio companies.

Skills

Investment origination

Deal execution

Portfolio management

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in business or science

Undergraduate degree in biosciences

Job description

CBIF Venture Team & Venture Capital Managing Director – Healthcare/Biosciences

We are hiring a CBIF Venture Team member to support our active, high‑tech bioscience portfolio. This role offers a unique, hands‑on venture capital experience in an innovative, collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. The position is based at Connecticut Innovations’ headquarters in New Haven, CT. Connecticut residency is required; out‑of‑state candidates must relocate prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Role combines investment origination, deal execution and portfolio company management
• Prospect for new investment opportunities
• Conduct market, product and competitive analysis on each potential investment
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analysis; collaborate with CBIF team and negotiate deal terms
• Prepare reports and proposals regarding potential investments and portfolio companies
• Present investments for approval to CI advisory committees and the CI Board of Directors
• Assist in identifying strategic, marketing and partnering opportunities for portfolio companies

Personal Characteristics

• Entrepreneurial mindset, ambitious self‑starter with proven ability to thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment; high energy, positive attitude are essential
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work well with autonomy and ambiguity
• Motivated to succeed in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness and ability to balance routine and detail‑oriented work with critical thinking and judgment
• Combination of self‑confidence and humility; consummate team player
• Demonstrated motivation, commitment and dedication to excellence through prior work and academic history

Role Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in business or science; minimum undergraduate degree in biosciences strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or corporate development (or equivalent) within a pharmaceutical, biosciences/life sciences, or healthcare company
• Experience in investment origination, due diligence, deal execution and portfolio company management
• Experience conducting market, product, competitive and valuation analysis in the biosciences, life sciences, or healthcare industries
• Startup or growth experience in a venture‑backed company highly valued, especially as a founder
• Knowledge of financial statements, business plans, financial and legal documents
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with additional bonus opportunities based on team and individual investment performance, health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options and flexible work schedules. The culture encourages work‑life balance.

EEO

Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.