Senior Associate, Lifesciences VC & Growth Strategy

Connecticut Innovations; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations seeks a Senior Associate/Associate for CBIF to help shape investment strategy in healthcare and bioscience. You will source opportunities, conduct rigorous due diligence, model valuations, and draft investment memos for CI committees.

Role involves collaborating with portfolio companies on strategic growth, exploring partnerships, and representing CI at industry events. Residency in Connecticut is required and compensation aligns with venture capital benchmarks.

Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred with strong domain expertise in healthcare and life sciences.
• Experience building networks within lifesciences VC ecosystems.
• Ability to analyze markets, products, competitors and valuations.
• Startup/growth experience and potential board involvement are valued.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new investment opportunities in healthcare and life sciences.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and term negotiations.
• Prepare memos and presentations for CI committees and the Board.
• Support portfolio companies’ growth through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Represent CI at industry events to strengthen sourcing and visibility.

Skills

PhD strongly preferred

Healthcare & life sciences knowledge

Venture capital network

Market/product/competitive/valuation分析

Education

PhD strongly preferred; MD/PhD desirable

Master’s degree in business or science

Job description

Connecticut Innovations seeks a Senior Associate/Associate for CBIF to help shape investment strategy in healthcare and bioscience. You will source opportunities, conduct rigorous due diligence, model valuations, and draft investment memos for CI committees.

Role involves collaborating with portfolio companies on strategic growth, exploring partnerships, and representing CI at industry events. Residency in Connecticut is required and compensation aligns with venture capital benchmarks.