Biotech Senior Associate / Investment Manager

Who are we?

At NLC, we foster a culture of collaboration and shared purpose, guided by our core values Together, Open, Decisive, and Optimistic (TODO). We believe in valuing every team member's contributions equally and prioritise working together toward common goals, emphasising open communication and a proactive attitude towards hierarchy. Our company thrives on a flat organisational structure where your ideas and contributions matter more than your title. We actively seek individuals who share our commitment to working together to achieve our mission, creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard and respected

Who are we?

NLC Health Ventures is Europe's leading early-stage healthcare investor and venture builder, driven by a core purpose to bring science to life. We bridge the gap between groundbreaking discoveries and market-ready solutions that improve patient lives worldwide.

Our unique approach combines entrepreneurial spirit with a proven track record of building over 100 successful ventures. We identify promising healthcare innovations early on, pair them with exceptional entrepreneurial CEOs, and empower them to build thriving start-ups. This involves navigating the entire journey, from initial incorporation to securing crucial investments and ultimately achieving successful exits.

Your Role

As a Senior Associate / Investment Manager at NLC, you will be instrumental in building and supporting groundbreaking new ventures, mainly within our biotech cluster. This role demands significant expertise in forming consortiums and syndicates, alongside a proven ability to craft innovative deal structures and achieve successful investment results. 

In recent years, NLC has significantly expanded its focus in the Biotech/Therapeutics sector, culminating in a robust and expanding array of ventures. As the new Senior Associate / Investment Manager for Biotech, you will work closely with our biotech cluster to maximize the performance of our portfolio.

Your responsibilities, focused on the biotech sector, include:

• Lead end-to-end investment processes, including the coordination of the financial due diligence, valuation and negotiation.
• Find creative ways to finance early-stage portfolio companies as they try to navigate their way through the financing ‘valley of death’.
• Build and maintain relationships with a network of potential co-investors such as venture capital investors, family offices, private investors and semi-governmental investors (e.g. ROMs in The Netherlands).
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to portfolio companies, leveraging your expertise and industry insights to drive growth and success.
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs, founders, and external stakeholders to structure investment deals that align with strategic goals.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends regarding individual investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial analysis to support and inform follow-on investment and exit decisions - for instance, Waterfall analysis, cap table and NPV modelling.
• Assess business models, financial projections, and operational strategies to evaluate investment viability including competitive landscape market size, pricing analysis and positioning.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting the healthtech sector.

Your Profile 

• Master’s degree in finance, business, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related field.
• >5 years relevant experience in life science venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or a strategic financial role within life sciences.
• Proven experience in the Biotech/Therapeutics sector, with a solid background in evaluating, structuring, and closing high-value deals, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics and regulatory environment specific to biotechnology and therapeutics.
• Creative thinker with the ability to navigate complex investment scenarios.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders effectively and manage / coach more junior team members.
• Strong negotiation and deal structuring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer

• Becoming part of NLC’s (international and relatively young) Venture Finance / Fund Management team currently consisting of  9 professionals that jointly manage the finance requirements of NLC’s entire portfolios well as the fund practice.
• A full time pivotal position in our rapidly growing company, with plenty of flexibility to craft a path for your own development.
• A spider-in-the-web position at the heart of pretty much everything offering an opportunity to make an impact on many aspects of our business every day.
• The opportunity to be part of a family, focused on improving the lives of millions of patients’ around the world.
• Great personal growth and career opportunities for candidates able to create the next level NLC.
• A lean and positive team culture which we call ‘TODO’: Together, Open, Decisive and Optimistic.
• Remuneration is partly equity based - own our joint success!

NLC is B Corp Certified, meaning we meet high standards on performance and accountability and transparency on employee benefits and charitable giving. Our employees work in a motivating and collaborative environment, all remunerated, in part with equity, ensuring that everyone has 'skin in the game'.

At NLC, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.