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 Click here for a complete list of benefits 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 technologyand plenty more The Role 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. Click here to view the full job description