Venture Capital Associate - Biotechnology

About Sectoral

Sectoral Asset Management was founded in 2000 and has become an industry-leading specialist, managing global investment portfolios in both public and private equity in the healthcare sector. We help shape the healthcare ecosystem of tomorrow through smart allocation of capital across all company stages, geographies, and healthcare sub-sectors. Our objective is to maximize risk-adjusted returns for our investors, and we hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of ethical conduct and quality of service.

For more information on Sectoral, please visit www.sectoral.com.

The Position

The position is located in Montreal. The individual’s primary function will be to support the origination, selection, and management of investments in privately held biotechnology companies in North America and Europe.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape analysis in the biopharmaceutical sector
• Participate and prepare documents as required to the Investment Committee;
• Compile information related to venture capital and M&A data, using news sources, commercial online databases, Web searches and other sources.
• Play an active role in the investment process including sourcing, evaluating and closing transactions;
• Prepare and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements;
• Work with the NEMO team to identify biotech investments consistent with the Fund’s objectives and risk constraints;
• Support rigorous due diligence on scientific and clinical data, regulatory and commercial strategy
• Update and maintain investment deal database;
• Organize Limited Partners meetings;
• Build financial models using provided inputs;
• Compile meeting notes and due diligence findings;

Ideal Candidate Will Have

-Advanced scientific training and/or working experience in life science and/or healthcare

-Good understanding of financial statement analysis and valuation methodologies

-Superior report writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

-Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail

-Ability to network and build trust-based relationships

-A passion to learn, ability to multi-task, and willingness to work in situations that involve tight deadlines

-Currently located or interested in relocating to Montreal, with the expectation of working in person

Requirements

-Ph.D. in life sciences or a related area and/or MD/DVM/PharmD degree

-CFA designation or commitment to pursuing the CFA designation

-MBA in finance or equivalent is a plus

-1 to 3 years of work experience in biotech, venture capital or life sciences industry sector

-Fluency in oral and written English

Please forward CV along with a cover letter to the attention of [email protected] and indicate the position you are applying for as Venture Capital Associate.