Principal, Investments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive investment process for potential portfolio companies in therapeutics, diagnostics, and healthcare technologies, from initial sourcing to final closure.

• Execute due diligence, conduct financial modeling, and formulate investment recommendations.

• Prepare and present investment memos that summarize the investment thesis, risk profile, and recommendations.

• Present directly to the BrightEdge team and the Investment Committee, participating in discussions related to investment decisions.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with portfolio companies, including serving as a board observer when applicable.

• Supervise quarterly and annual reporting, and monitor performance, strategy, and market developments of companies.

• Formulate investment perspectives and proactive investment theses driven by innovation trends and unmet patient-centric needs.

• Represent BrightEdge at scientific and medical conferences to identify new investment opportunities.

• Offer guidance, mentorship, and quality review for Associates and Senior Associates.

• Lead the identification of investment opportunities and manage relationships with co-investors, venture partners, and the broader ecosystem.

• Assist in the review of BrightEdge Innovation program applicants and provide advice to selected participants on scientific and fundraising strategies.

• Engage with ACS researchers, research institutions, and advisory networks.

• Contribute to investor engagement, fundraising support, and the development of external relationships.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in venture capital and innovation (including business development, external innovation, and strategy consulting) within the biomedical/healthcare, health tech, or digital health industries (or equivalent).

• Proven investment/deal track record.

• Strong expertise in health tech, digital health, and/or life sciences investing.

• Ability to assess scientific, technical, and commercial viability in relation to cancer-focused innovations.

• Established investment experience within the biomedical/healthcare, health tech, or digital health sectors.

• Demonstrated capability to lead deals from sourcing to closure.

• Experience with or a strong desire to learn about impact investing and venture philanthropy.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• High attention to detail.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior investment professionals.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Regular travel to onsite meetings in Boston, MA is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Professional development programs designed to enhance staff skills.