Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

Summary

Join us in helping to build and fund some of the most exciting life science technology companies of tomorrow

Sitting at the heart of Europe’s most successful technology cluster, Cambridge Enterprise is the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge. We support academic staff and students, and turn technology, expertise and innovation into a valuable and sustainable portfolio of companies, investments, licences and consultancies.

The Seed Funds team manages a highly successful early stage technology fund and actively supports the development of technology start-ups from the University.  Companies in our portfolio have gone on to raise over £1.7Bn in follow on funding and our funds have achieved a return multiple of 2.5x.

Cambridge Enterprise is now looking for an entrepreneurial Investment Manager for the Life Sciences within its Seed Funds team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the leading technology funds in Cambridge, whose previous investments include Solexa, BlueGnome, Horizon Discovery and XO1.  This role stands out from many other investment roles due to the high quality deal flow, the remarkable founders we work with, and our clear focus on the societal impact of the companies we invest in.

The post holder will build relationships with academics and students across the life sciences, working with them to identify and build spin out opportunities, then taking these companies forward for investment. The role will also include acting as non-executive director for some portfolio companies, assisting the companies to attract commercial management and follow-on investment.

The successful applicant will have an entrepreneurial attitude with a background in life sciences, preferably evidenced by a Ph.D. and experience in either an investment or technology commercialisation role. Understanding of the life science sector, knowledge of early stage seed funding and previous work within an entrepreneurial academic environment would be advantageous.

Our ideal candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic and make things happen. They will be well-organised, financially literate, an excellent team worker, networker and communicator, with a real desire to become involved in a wide range of tasks. An ability to prioritise and progress a number of projects simultaneously while maintaining an active customer interface is key. 

The package includes a competitive salary with performance related pay, a University pension, generous leave provisions and flexible family friendly working.

Closing date:      Sunday 27 October 2019 at midday

Interviews:         First round: Monday 4 November 2019, second round: Monday 11 November 2019

Office address

Cambridge Enterprise Limited - University of Cambridge
Hauser Forum, 3 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0GT, UK

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