Job Location: 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.
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:
o Develop and implement the investment strategy in alignment with the firm’s objectives.
o Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.
o Conduct market research and analysis to support investment decisions.
* Deal Sourcing and Origination:
o Source and originate new investment opportunities through industry contacts, networking, and market research.
o Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, brokers, and other deal sources.
o Evaluate potential investments and present opportunities to the investment committee.
* Due Diligence:
o Lead due diligence efforts including financial, operational, and legal assessments.
o Work with internal and external advisors to conduct thorough due diligence.
o Develop investment theses and valuation models.
* Transaction Execution:
o Negotiate and structure investment transactions.
o Manage the drafting and review of legal documents and agreements.
o Oversee the closing process for investments.
* Portfolio Management:
o Monitor and manage portfolio companies to maximize value creation.
o Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio company management teams.
o Develop and implement exit strategies to realize returns on investments.
* Team Leadership and Development:
o Lead and mentor junior investment professionals.
o Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
o Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
Qualifications
* Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred.
* Experience:
o Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in private equity or in the Healthcare industry.
o Proven track record of leading successful investments and managing portfolio companies.
* Skills:
o Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
o Excellent negotiation and deal structuring capabilities.
o Deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.
o Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
o Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Personal Attributes:
o High level of integrity and professionalism.
o Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
o Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
o Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
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