Senior Director, Life Sciences Venture Tech

Eli Lilly and Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Senior Director for the LV Tech group to lead direct equity investments and fund-of-funds initiatives in early-stage life sciences and health tech software and services. You will source opportunities, conduct due diligence, and execute transactions, driving strategic insights from portfolio companies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years VC experience in healthcare, with a preference for graduates with JD, MBA, or PhD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of venture capital experience in healthcare or life sciences.
• Graduate degree preferred (JD, MBA, PhD).
• Pre-Seed to Series B stage investing experience, including financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction experience.
• Travel required (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strong team culture within a small team.
• Identify, propose, and execute direct equity investments in early-stage life sciences and health tech software and services.
• Strengthen Lilly’s external network with startups, VC funds, incubators and health systems.
• Drive innovative thinking and anticipate market evolution to gain competitive advantage.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Analytical

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred (JD, MBA, PhD)

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Senior Director for the LV Tech group to lead direct equity investments and fund-of-funds initiatives in early-stage life sciences and health tech software and services. You will source opportunities, conduct due diligence, and execute transactions, driving strategic insights from portfolio companies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years VC experience in healthcare, with a preference for graduates with JD, MBA, or PhD.