VC Manager @ Amgen Ventures in Cambridge, MA

VC Stack; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Remote/hybrid work options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Amgen Ventures seeks an experienced professional to evaluate and build compelling business cases for private equity investments. The role supports the BioVentures and Digital Venture Leads, coordinating technical input and preparing investment recommendations for the Ventures Investment Committee.

You will assist with deal sourcing, negotiations, and post‑deal portfolio management while interacting with science, finance, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• Master’s + 2 years VC/BD experience or Bachelor’s + 4 years VC/BD experience or Associate’s + 8 years VC/BD experience or high school diploma + 10 years VC/BD experience.
• Operational venture capital exposure is preferred but not required; strong business development background acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate due diligence for BioVentures and Digital Ventures.
• Draft investment recommendations for Ventures Fund Investment Committee.
• Assist deal process and definitive document prep.
• Support post‑deal management and portfolio follow‑on investments.
• Manage LP relationships and deal diligence tracking.
• Participate in deal negotiations and drive approval processes to closure.
• Assist with other fund administrative activities as needed.

Skills

Diligence coordination

Investment thesis development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree + 2 years Life Science Venture Capital/BD

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years Life Science Venture Capital/BD

Associate’s degree + 8 years Life Science Venture Capital/BD

High school diploma/GED + 10 years Life Science Venture Capital/BD

Tools

Microsoft Licensing Tracker

SharePoint

MS Teams

MS Office

Smartsheet

Tableau

Miro

Job description

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas—oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease—we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

In this vital role you will report to the Amgen Ventures, Business Development Leadership Team and may be based in South San Francisco, CA; Cambridge, MA; or Thousand Oaks, CA. Other locations may also be considered. The Manager, Amgen Ventures, will support the Head of Amgen Ventures as well as the BioVentures and Digital Venture Leads to comprehensively evaluate and build supportive business cases, and make recommendations to the Ventures Investment Committee for private equity investments. This role may be involved in deal sourcing, negotiation and close, and may play a role in Ventures portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Support Amgen BioVentures and Digital Ventures leads in coordinating in‑depth scientific and business diligence to develop a strong investment thesis, including soliciting technical input from our organization and external subject matter experts.
• Draft informal and formal investment recommendations for presentation to the research divisions Ventures Fund Investment Committee.
• Assist with all aspects of the deal process and definitive document preparation where needed.
• Assist with post‑deal management including support of management, company strategy, and follow‑on investment where needed.
• Assist in the management of LP relationships.
• Manage daily operations and tracking of active deal diligence, working with teammates in the scientific, finance, venture capital, legal, project management, and communications groups. Participate in deal negotiations as needed and shepherd deals through approval processes to closure.
• Assist with other fund administrative or operational activities as required by the Amgen Ventures Leadership Team.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We seek an individual with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Or Master’s degree and 2 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience
• Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience
• Or high school diploma / GED and 10 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences
• Two years in an operational venture capital role, or at least three years in a biopharmaceutical industry business development role.
• Experience evaluating and executing business development deals is preferred but not required, as is a general understanding of equity investing.
• A demonstrated track record of high performance, academically and professionally.
• The ability to communicate well, both orally and in written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self‑awareness; preferred personality traits include industriousness, flexibility, and a high capacity for teamwork.
• Working knowledge of software platforms including Microsoft systems (e.g., Licensing Tracker, SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Office), Smartsheet, Tableau, Miro, etc.

What you can expect from us

We work to develop treatments that take care of others while also caring for your professional and personal growth. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we support your journey every step of the way.

Benefits and Compensation

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted on our website. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with retirement savings opportunities, work/life balance, and career development opportunities such as:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan.
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Application Process

We do not have a formal application deadline; we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.