Investment Director

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Job description

About ARCHIMED

With offices in Europe, North America and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus include Biopharma Products, Consumer Health, Healthcare IT, In Vitro Diagnostics, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, MedTech, and Pharma Services.

ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €8 billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

The Team

• An international team (with more than 30 nationalities) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors

• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris, Ponts et Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.

• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i, Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings, capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik, Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary)

Responsibilities

Investment Strategy and Planning:

Develop and implement the investment strategy in alignment with the firm's objectives.

Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.

Conduct market research and analysis to support investment decisions.

Deal Sourcing and Origination:

Source and originate new investment opportunities through industry contacts, networking, and market research.

Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, brokers, and other deal sources.

Evaluate potential investments and present opportunities to the investment committee.

Due Diligence:

Lead due diligence efforts including financial, operational, and legal assessments.

Work with internal and external advisors to conduct thorough due diligence.

Develop investment theses and valuation models.

Transaction Execution:

Negotiate and structure investment transactions.

Manage the drafting and review of legal documents and agreements.

Oversee the closing process for investments.

Portfolio Management:

Monitor and manage portfolio companies to maximize value creation.

Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio company management teams.

Develop and implement exit strategies to realize returns on investments.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead and mentor junior investment professionals.

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in private equity or in the Healthcare industry.

Proven track record of leading successful investments and managing portfolio companies.

Skills:

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Excellent negotiation and deal structuring capabilities.

Deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes:

High level of integrity and professionalism.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

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