Investment Director (Lyon, France)
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.
Job Location: Lyon, France
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
