Partner, Venture Capital & Equity

Pfizer • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pfizer Ventures Partner is a senior role within Pfizer’s Worldwide Business Development/Business Innovation organization. This role will be expected to identify new investments, lead diligence, lead and negotiate term-sheets and definitive deal documents, build investment syndicates and execute/manage venture capital investments. This leader will actively manage investments in early-stage private biotechnology companies as a member of portfolio company boards of directors. New investments will be aligned with Pfizer’s scientific and business strategies, with the goal of providing strategic and financial benefit to Pfizer. Sourcing, executing and managing new investments is the key component of this role, as is the pursuit of strategic transactions between our portfolio companies and Pfizer. To be successful, this leader will need to leverage both internal and external networks of diverse groups, with the goal of creating/supporting strong companies to partner with Pfizer and provide financial returns. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES · Member of the Pfizer Venture global team reporting to the Senior Managing Partner · Identify investment opportunities in private companies with breakthrough science/technology and strong leadership teams relevant to R&D strategy · Lead and execute transactions through diligence, financial analysis, negotiation, and legal documentation in conjunction with internal and external attorneys · Collaborate with Pfizer senior executives and R&D leadership to ensure new investment activities align with Pfizer’s strategic priorities · Work with company CEOs/management via board participation to build successful companies and biopharmaceutical products with ROI for Pfizer · Manage governance processes ensuring compliance with corporate and Pfizer Ventures procedures · Manage and track investments over time, providing data for financial reporting and presentations · Cultivate diverse relationships external to Pfizer within the global Biotech ecosystem · Knowledgably represent Pfizer in discussions with external audiences and routinely present and represent Pfizer Ventures at external meeting/conferences and forums BASIC QUALIFICATIONS · Advanced science/business degree preferred – MBA, PhD, MD, MD/PhD with 5-10+ years’ experience. · Significant understanding of the biopharmaceutical model with at least ten years of relevant biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development work experience · Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with scientific and business leaders inside and outside the organization · Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as operate within team of peers across corporate functions · Skilled in use of Microsoft based business and AI software systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience in venture capital investing, equity research, business development, and/or equity capital markets or external facing R&D role is preferred · Extensive experience in a scientific research field of interest to Pfizer R&D: AI, Immunology and Inflammation, Oncology, Internal Medicine, , Vaccines, or enabling technologies such as Protein Engineering, Drug Safety, Pharmacokinetics, etc. · Demonstrated ability to lead financing rounds and build strong syndicates · Experience working on private company boards and leading board committees NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS · Ability to travel globally 25-50% · Non-traditional work hours required on an as needed basis –early mornings, nights, weekends and during vacation time. Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Requirements

• Advanced science/business degree preferred – MBA, PhD, MD, MD/PhD with 5-10+ years’ experience.
• Significant understanding of the biopharmaceutical model with at least ten years of relevant biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development work experience
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with scientific and business leaders inside and outside the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as operate within team of peers across corporate functions
• Skilled in use of Microsoft based business and AI software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in venture capital investing, equity research, business development, and/or equity capital markets or external facing R&D role is preferred
• Extensive experience in a scientific research field of interest to Pfizer R&D: AI, Immunology and Inflammation, Oncology, Internal Medicine, , Vaccines, or enabling technologies such as Protein Engineering, Drug Safety, Pharmacokinetics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead financing rounds and build strong syndicates
• Experience working on private company boards and leading board committees

Responsibilities

• Member of the Pfizer Venture global team reporting to the Senior Managing Partner
• Identify investment opportunities in private companies with breakthrough science/technology and strong leadership teams relevant to R&D strategy
• Lead and execute transactions through diligence, financial analysis, negotiation, and legal documentation in conjunction with internal and external attorneys
• Collaborate with Pfizer senior executives and R&D leadership to ensure new investment activities align with Pfizer’s strategic priorities
• Work with company CEOs/management via board participation to build successful companies and biopharmaceutical products with ROI for Pfizer
• Manage governance processes ensuring compliance with corporate and Pfizer Ventures procedures
• Manage and track investments over time, providing data for financial reporting and presentations
• Cultivate diverse relationships external to Pfizer within the global Biotech ecosystem
• Knowledgably represent Pfizer in discussions with external audiences and routinely present and represent Pfizer Ventures at external meeting/conferences and forums

Benefits

• this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree