Senior Venture Capital Director

Bayer•Cambridge, MA

15h•$170,720 - $256,080

About The Position

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Senior Venture Capital Director Are you passionate about transforming the future of life sciences through innovative investment strategies? Leaps by Bayer, the strategic investment unit of Bayer, is seeking a Senior Venture Capital Director to drive our mission forward. Leaps is dedicated to investing in innovative science and exceptional teams that challenge the status quo and align with our goal of “health of all, hunger for none. In the realm of health, we are focused on pioneering technologies that redefine medical care, transitioning from merely treating symptoms to curing and preventing diseases. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of health, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of the Senior Venture Capital Director are to:

Requirements

Advanced degree in Life Science relevant topics for Venture-specific technology (PhD/MD strongly preferred);
Board experience (as board director or observer);
Track record of successfully leading long-term projects;
Experience in the evaluation of early technologies and a sound understanding of the investment space;
Strong leadership skills, entrepreneurship, and ambition;
Ability to interface startup-like realities of the Ventures to the realities of a big corporation (reports, deadlines, etc.);
Excellent problem-solving ability;
Proven ability to lead and thrive in complex, often ambiguous situations.

Nice To Haves

At least three years in Venture Capital

Responsibilities

Investment Strategy & Execution:
Develop rationale and business cases for investing in selected technologies;
Develop a network and follow scientific and technological developments in selected areas (e.g., autoimmune, oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiometabolic etc.);
Conduct due diligence and support deal execution.
Portfolio Management:
Support the governance, day-to-day management, performance management, and strategic decisions of the portfolio companies (PortCos);
Support the PortCos in operations where applicable;
Monitor and report the progress of PortCos;
Prepare and facilitate venture milestones; review and make recommendations on go/no-go decision points.