Operating Partner - Life Sciences Venture Capital

We are partnering with an early-stage life sciences investment firm to help them identify an experienced Operating Partner to support its investment strategy, portfolio company development, and strategic growth initiatives.

They are seeking a highly accomplished individual who brings a unique combination of venture capital investment experience, C-level operational leadership within early-stage biotech companies, and board-level advisory expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of investing in, building, and advising early-stage biotechnology companies, with the ability to work closely with founders, executive leadership teams, and investors to drive strategic initiatives, facilitate fundraising, and create long-term portfolio value.

This individual will serve as a strategic partner to the investment team while working directly with portfolio companies to help navigate critical stages of company development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–10+ years of venture capital investment experience within biotechnology or life sciences, ideally at the Principal, Investment Director, Partner, or equivalent level.
• Prior C-level operating experience within an early-stage, venture-backed biotechnology company.
• Demonstrated experience serving on the Board of Directors of biotechnology companies, with meaningful involvement in corporate strategy, governance, financing, and executive leadership decisions.
• Proven track record advising early-stage biotech founders and executive teams on company formation, fundraising, business development, and strategic growth.
• Strong understanding of the biotech investment landscape, drug development process, and the challenges associated with building companies from inception through clinical development.
• Experience evaluating investment opportunities, supporting due diligence, and guiding portfolio companies through key strategic and financial milestones.
• Established network across the biotech venture capital ecosystem, pharmaceutical industry, and executive leadership community.
• Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels, providing high-level investment and board guidance while remaining hands-on with portfolio companies.
• Successful track record supporting biotech fundraising, strategic partnerships, licensing transactions, or M&A.
• Strong business development capabilities and a demonstrated ability to translate scientific innovation into compelling investment and commercial opportunities.
• Experience building or scaling early-stage biotechnology companies.
• Experience working across international biotech markets.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.