Venture Capital Associate – Medtech
About the role
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 sourcing, selection, and management of investments of privately held medical technology companies, most notably in Canada, but as well as USA and Europe.
Specific Responsibilities
Work with the Venture Capital team to identify medtech investments consistent with the Fund’s objectives and risk constraints Play an active role in the investment process including sourcing, evaluating and closing transactions Support rigorous due diligence on scientific and clinical data, regulatory and commercial strategy Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape analysis Build financial models using provided inputs Participate and prepare documents for the Investment Committee Update and maintain investment deal database Compile meeting notes and due diligence findings
Ideal Candidate Will Have
Advanced scientific training and/or working experience in the medical technology industry 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 biomedical engineering degree
- MBA in finance or equivalent are a plus
- CFA designation or commitment to pursuing the CFA designation
- 2 to 4 years of work experience in medical technology, venture capital or life sciences industry sector
- Fluency in oral and written English
- International work experience an asset
Please attach your CV along with a cover letter with your LinkedIn application.
About Sectoral Asset Management
Founded in 2000, Sectoral Asset Management Inc. is one of industry-leading specialists in managing global investment portfolios in the healthcare sector.
Mission: Sectoral Asset Management is exclusively focused on managing global healthcare portfolios. Our objective is to achieve superior returns for our investors by concentrating on primary research.
We strive to provide unparalleled service to our investors. We actively champion and maintain the highest educational and quality standards.
Our firm is 100% employees owned.
Sectoral's investment philosophy is based on fundamental research in the healthcare sector. This means that our investment team must have multiple areas of expertise. Sectoral's investment professionals have managed healthcare/biotechnology portfolios for over twelve years. All members of our team are CFA charterholders or candidates and most have earned postgraduate degrees in both business and science.
Sectoral Asset Management focuses on four main portfolio strategies: Biotech Healthcare Emerging Markets
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Venture Capital Associate – Medtech
About the role
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 sourcing, selection, and management of investments of privately held medical technology companies, most notably in Canada, but as well as USA and Europe.
Specific Responsibilities
Work with the Venture Capital team to identify medtech investments consistent with the Fund’s objectives and risk constraints Play an active role in the investment process including sourcing, evaluating and closing transactions Support rigorous due diligence on scientific and clinical data, regulatory and commercial strategy Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape analysis Build financial models using provided inputs Participate and prepare documents for the Investment Committee Update and maintain investment deal database Compile meeting notes and due diligence findings
Ideal Candidate Will Have
Advanced scientific training and/or working experience in the medical technology industry 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 biomedical engineering degree
- MBA in finance or equivalent are a plus
- CFA designation or commitment to pursuing the CFA designation
- 2 to 4 years of work experience in medical technology, venture capital or life sciences industry sector
- Fluency in oral and written English
- International work experience an asset
Please attach your CV along with a cover letter with your LinkedIn application.
About Sectoral Asset Management
Founded in 2000, Sectoral Asset Management Inc. is one of industry-leading specialists in managing global investment portfolios in the healthcare sector.
Mission: Sectoral Asset Management is exclusively focused on managing global healthcare portfolios. Our objective is to achieve superior returns for our investors by concentrating on primary research.
We strive to provide unparalleled service to our investors. We actively champion and maintain the highest educational and quality standards.
Our firm is 100% employees owned.
Sectoral's investment philosophy is based on fundamental research in the healthcare sector. This means that our investment team must have multiple areas of expertise. Sectoral's investment professionals have managed healthcare/biotechnology portfolios for over twelve years. All members of our team are CFA charterholders or candidates and most have earned postgraduate degrees in both business and science.
Sectoral Asset Management focuses on four main portfolio strategies: Biotech Healthcare Emerging Markets