Northpond Ventures is seeking a Director to support our Life Science Tools and Diagnostics team in either Cambridge, San Francisco, or Bethesda. Ideal candidate has a strong science background with relevant experience in startup, or venture environments. Key aspects of the role include:
- Origination/Sourcing: Source specific deals and interface with management/other key ecosystem players
- Diligence: Conduct diligence on investment opportunities, including investment recommendations to the firm
- Support: Business building and company support including board meetings
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
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- PhD from leading program in a relevant field
- 5+ years relevant work experience, startup operational experience preferred
- Team-oriented and ecosystem oriented
- Ability to execute and close individual deals in a manner consistent with Northpond’s deal approach
- A passion for business/business building/investing, with natural business instincts and judgment
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to both prioritize and handle multiple priorities at once
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team, including coaching and managing others
- Possesses a positive, can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit, and agility to meet the growing needs of our startup VC
- To apply, send your CV to careers@npv.vc