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Connecticut Innovations - New Haven, CT
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Connecticut Innovations (CI) is seeking a Venture Capital Managing Director/Director for its CBIF Venture Team, which focuses on healthcare and biosciences investments. This role offers a unique hands-on venture capital experience in a collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in executing CI's investment strategy by researching and cultivating promising investment opportunities, participating in all phases of the investment process, and supporting portfolio companies post-investment. The position is based in New Haven, CT, and requires Connecticut residency.
Responsibilities
- Prospecting for new investment opportunities
- Conducting market, product and competitive analysis on each potential investment
- Financial modeling and valuation analysis, collaborating with and supporting other members of the CBIF team, setting and negotiating deal terms
- Preparing reports and proposals regarding potential investments and portfolio companies
- Presenting investments for approval to CI advisory committees and committees of the CI Board of Directors
- Assisting in identifying strategic, marketing and partnering opportunities for portfolio companies
Requirements
- Master's and/or higher degree in business or science; minimum undergraduate degree in biosciences strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in venture capital, private-equity, and/or a corporate development role within a pharmaceutical, biosciences/life sciences, or healthcare company
- Experience in investment origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio company management
- Experience in conducting market, product, competitive and valuation analysis in the biosciences/life sciences/healthcare industries
- Startup/growth experience in a venture backed company is highly valued, especially serving as a founder
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Knowledge of business plans, financial and legal documents
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a leadership role within a venture capital firm
- Established network within the biosciences and healthcare industries
- Experience with board governance and strategic advisory roles
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary
- Bonus opportunities based on team and individual investment performance
- Health/dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan options
- Flexible work schedules
- Culture that encourages work-life balance
