Senior associate, Biotech global venture investment Academics

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About Your Company

King Deux is expanding its venture capital team, backed by two new funds totaling $300+ million and a partnership with a global private equity firm. While our initial focus is on the Western AI sector, we are now seeking a Biotech Specialist to strengthen our team.

The successful candidate will have a robust academic background in a relevant field and will be responsible for working with a Principal on deal sourcing, due diligence, IC memo preparation, and portfolio management.

About your role

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Proactively source and identify new investment opportunities through academic networks, scientific conferences, and industry relationships.

Deep Due Diligence: Lead the technical and scientific due diligence on potential investments. This includes critically assessing target mechanisms of action, preclinical/clinical data, intellectual property landscapes, and competitive positioning.

Financial Analysis & Modeling: Build and analyze financial models, develop investment theses, and prepare detailed investment memoranda for presentation to the Investment Committee.

Market & Sector Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on specific therapeutic areas, technology platforms, and market trends to inform the firm's investment strategy.

Portfolio Support: Work closely with portfolio company management teams, providing strategic support on scientific, operational, and business development initiatives.

Network Development: Build and maintain a strong network with key opinion leaders, academic researchers, and industry executives.

What you will need to succeed

You hold a Ph.D. or an M.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., Molecular Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related field). A post-doc or equivalent industry research experience is a significant plus.

You have 5-7 years of total professional experience, with a significant portion spent in a relevant setting such as: Life Sciences Venture Capital or Private Equity / Equity Research (Biotech/Pharma sector)

You possess a deep passion for science and a demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and evaluate complex scientific concepts and data.

You have strong analytical and financial skills, with experience building financial models and conducting company valuations.

You are a proactive self-starter with exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to both scientific and financial audiences.

You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are willing to travel internationally as required.

How to Apply

Interested parties, please send your CV directly to or apply directly.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.