Investment Director

**Job Location : Lyon, France
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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.

Benefits