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Senior Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

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Senior Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

Application Deadline: 22 August 2025

Department: British Patient Capital

Employment Type: Permanent

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 GBP 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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Senior Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

British Business Bank
London, UK
Full-Time

Published on 02/08/2025

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