Principal, Biotech Incubation/Investments
EVX Ventures, Shanghai
Description
EVX Ventures, based in Boston, Singapore and Shanghai, is a global VC that builds, incubates and invests in biotech companies. With a focus on disruptive therapeutics platform technologies and novel therapeutic modalities, we invest in global technologies to redefine the therapeutics of tomorrow. By leveraging our global presence and networks across the US, Singapore, and China, we have built a cross-border ecosystem that enables us to nurture promising early-stage life science startups to make a lasting and meaningful impact for patients.
EVX is looking for talented individuals to join us at our Shanghai office. You will be joining a fast-paced environment and working with professionals in a global team, to build and invest in companies. The ideal candidate has biotech venture investment experience with an interest in company building and incubation.
Responsibilities
Perform competitive landscaping, with a focus on US-China gaps
Originate and validate life science investment opportunities, with a focus on cross-border incubation and investments
Sourcing of technologies and talent to enable the launch of NewCo’s
Analyse incubation and investment opportunities using in-house criteria
Prepare investment memorandums
Provide post-closing support, e.g. ad-hoc assignments or interim roles to support portfolio companies, etc.
Assist in the maintenance and refinement of methodologies utilized in the incubation and investment process
Networking at industry events, trade associations and conferences
Requirements
PhD in biological sciences or related field
Minimum 2 years’ working experience post-PhD, as a venture investor or in a biopharma business development role
Excellent “big picture” critical thinking and analytical skills
Good personality, good communication skills in Chinese and English
Interested candidates please email your cover letter and CV to