Investment Manager, Family Office (Neuroscience Focus)

Our client is a prestigious family office in the Bay Area is looking for an investment manager to join their growing team. The role will support the Managing Director of Private Investments in conducting investment due diligence, research, and analysis on new and existing opportunities in the life science spaces, with a specific focus on neuroscience. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial culture on a small team with a very large fiduciary responsibility.Primary Responsibilities: Support key efforts across the investment lifecycle, including deal evaluation, analysis, diligence and execution. Develop thorough recommendation memos for new investments.Provide support and monitoring of the existing portfolio, company progress and performance.Provide company board support, preparation and follow-up as needed.Build, update, and maintain financial models.Conduct analysis on market mapping, competitive landscape dynamics, technology and innovation trends.Conduct scientific and market due diligence on opportunities.Provide detailed notes, reports and presentations.Work closely with advisors and key opinion leaders to develop and distill diligence/market insights.Conduct interviews with market stakeholders to answer opportunity-specific questions, identify industry-transforming trends and follow up with concrete recommendations.Work closely with the legal and operations/reporting team on CNS focused investments, including terms negotiation.Provide general support to the team.Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned.Qualifications: PhD from an accredited university in the life sciences is ideal. PhD in neuroscience is a plus.Undergrad education in science is required.Investment experience in venture or pharma preferred.Excellent project management, organizational and coordination skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop effective relationships in the life sciences community.Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A great listener with the ability to communicate and collaborate with people of diverse disciplines.Demonstrated initiative and independence to identify short and long-term needs, creatively formulate plans with cross-functional input, efficiently achieve timely decisions/alignment.Superb quantitative and analytical skills and exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.Advanced Excel skills essential.Strong work ethic and great attitude.Ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and be curious.Strong data collection, research, writing, and analytical capabilities.Self-starter who is comfortable working in ambiguity.Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.Willingness to perform duties outside of the job description as part of a lean team.

Created: 2025-01-15