Senior Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

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 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 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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