Associate UCB Ventures

UCB • New York, NY

97d • $124,000 - $162,680

About The Position

UCB Ventures is the strategic Corporate Venture Fund of UCB Pharma, established in 2017 to provide exposure to innovative, ground-breaking technology that could contribute to UCB's product portfolio and significantly impact patients' lives. The fund invests in early-stage, longer-term, and higher-risk opportunities adjacent to or beyond UCB's current therapeutic focus areas. UCB Ventures has a portfolio of a dozen active companies and has had two major exits. The team consists of 7 people, including the Head of UCB Ventures, a Partner, a Principal, two Associates, a Team Coordinator, and in-house legal counsel. We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our investment team, who will play a central role in identifying, evaluating, and pitching investment opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in life sciences.
• 3 years' experience in venture capital, strategy consulting, biopharma R&D, business development, or investment banking (life sciences focus).
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to evaluate early-stage therapeutic programs.
• Proven track record of excellent analytical, research, and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Existing network within biotech founders, VCs, academic institutions, or biopharma industry.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent business training.
• 6 years' experience in venture capital, strategy consulting, biopharma R&D, business development, or investment banking (life sciences focus).
• Experience supporting deal structuring and negotiations.
• Track record of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Fast learner with ability to get up to speed in new technical areas.
• Driven by the desire to help transform innovations into solutions for patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pitch investment opportunities in early-stage therapeutics.
• Stay up to date with emerging scientific and clinical developments in therapeutics.
• Proactively source and screen new investment opportunities in biotech.
• Lead scientific and commercial due diligence on potential investments.
• Contribute to investment memos, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Support and monitor portfolio companies, including attending board meetings as an observer.
• Attend key scientific and investor conferences.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $124,000.00 - $162,680.00 per year.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree