Application Deadline: 22 August 2025
Department: British Patient Capital
Location: London
Description
Senior Investment Manager Life Sciences
Location: London / Hybrid Working
(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)
Salary: Competitive
Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase
Key Benefits
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* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
* 15% employer pension contribution
* Flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
* Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
British Business Bank
At British Business Bank we have a mission to enable long-term investment in innovative UK companies. Our Future Fund: Breakthrough programme is a £475m initiative focused on scaling high-growth, R&D-intensive businesses.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Investment Manager – Life Sciences to join our Direct and Co-Investment team. You will lead complex investments from origination through to execution and portfolio management, focusing on venture and growth-stage companies in the life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead scientific, financial and investment analysis of co-investment opportunities.
* Manage the full deal process including due diligence, financial modelling, and negotiation of legal agreements.
* Oversee portfolio companies, including performance monitoring and valuation.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders across the UK venture ecosystem.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members, with the potential for formal line management.
About You:
* Demonstrated experience leading venture capital investments in life sciences.
* Deep understanding of scientific datasets and financial modelling.
* Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams and co-investing alongside other funds.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative mindset and strong organisational capability.
Qualifications:
* A degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics) is required.
* Postgraduate qualifications such as a PhD, MSc or MBA are desirable.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a nationally significant investment programme supporting UK innovation.
* Work in a values-led organisation where collaboration, impact and integrity are core.
* Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working culture with offices in London and Sheffield.
* Access learning, development and progression opportunities in a growing team.
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