Senior Life Sciences Investment Lead

Kindora

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 294,000 - 455,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision with no-premia

Generous paid time off

Paid family leave

Foundation-paid retirement

Regional holidays

Employee communities

Job summary

The Gates Foundation seeks a Senior Officer, Life Sciences in Seattle to identify, develop, and manage investments and strategic partnerships advancing global health priorities. You will fuse scientific insight with investment judgment to accelerate biotech solutions that reach underserved populations.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in life-sciences investing, strong scientific depth (PhD/MD/PharmD/MSc), and a track record in company building, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset and

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant professional experience at the intersection of life-sciences investing, scientific innovation, and company building.
Advanced scientific training strongly preferred (PhD/MD/PharmD/MSc) and ability to engage with scientists and executives.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop investment theses aligned with Foundation priorities.
Lead or participate in sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, and execution of investments.
Build partnerships with biotechnology companies, academic centers, and investors.
Translate scientific insights into strategic investment opportunities and company formation.

Skills

Life-sciences investing

Strategic judgment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Investment diligence

Negotiation

Education

PhD / MD / PharmD / MSc in life sciences

Tools

None

Job description

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in life-sciences investing, strong scientific depth (PhD/MD/PharmD/MSc), and a track record in company building, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset and

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