Venture Capital (Life Sciences) Associate Full Time NEW

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibilities

Conduct extensive research analysis and gather industry intelligence. Develop investment memos and perform extensive data and financial analysis. Provide investment execution and portfolio management support for the existing portfolio. Report to the Manager, CE Ventures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Business Development

• Conducting extensive market research analysis and gathering industry intelligence to help identify new investment trends and opportunities
• Participating in the business development efforts by building a network within the start-up ecosystem and VC community in targeted markets
• Maintaining deal pipeline database and ensuring that all information on current and potential investments is updated on a regular basis
• Preparing reports, research papers, analysis, and presentations of high standard, as required

Investment Execution and Portfolio Management

• Undertaking initial screening of investment opportunities against CE-Ventures’ investment criteria
• Building financial models for evaluating investment opportunities and providing inputs for strategic recommendations where appropriate
• Assisting investment managers/department head with commercial and financial due diligence on companies, performing market research and financial analysis, including review of historical and projected financial information, conducting potential returns analysis and scenario modelling
• Developing investment papers for review by investment managers/department head
• Supporting all aspects of investment management of portfolio companies including monitoring operational performance, analysing periodic financial statements, preparing monthly update reports and valuations
• Supporting all transaction work related to divestitures including preparing all required information and analysis

Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required

• A bachelor’s degree in a molecular life sciences discipline (e.g. biology, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry etc.), from a top-tier university. An additional degree in Finance/Economics/Business (e.g. Master of Business Administration (MBA)) would be an added advantage.