Job Description - Principal, Venture Investments (2506239468W)
Description
The Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc., the venture arm of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and a part of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Principal, Venture Investments, to be located in Leiden, Netherlands; London, UK; or Zug, Switzerland.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
JJDC has been the venture capital arm of J&J for over 50 years. JJDC investments balance strategic returns with financial risk and return considerations. In the last 10 years, JJDC has made over 100 new investments and deployed over $3.4 billion in capital.
Key responsibilities
This individual will work closely with colleagues to initiate and manage equity investments, drive business innovation and deliver new and sustainable businesses, platforms or products for J&J. Responsibilities include:
* Managing select JJDC portfolio companies, including board observer representation, ensuring progress against program and financial benchmarks, and exit analysis and execution.
* Adding to JJDC’s pipeline of potential investment opportunities by networking with scientific founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and other relevant ecosystem partners.
* Diligencing potential opportunities to determine if they are capable of delivering upon the program and financial objectives.
* Structuring creative and custom-tailored investments and deal structures.
* Managing a multi-stage investment review and approval process and preparing supporting documentation and materials.
* Working to enhance J&J Innovation Centers and JJDC’s presence in the healthcare innovation market.
Qualifications
Pivotal Experience & Expertise:
* A successful candidate will have a science background (ideally biological sciences and/or engineering) including one or more advanced scientific degrees. A scientific MS or PhD and/or MD degree is required. An MBA is desired.
* Prior experience in the healthcare industry with solid understanding and exposure to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
* Prior experience as an investor from a relevant venture capital, private equity, or corporate venture fund is desired.
* Demonstratable track record of success in business development and corporate transactions.
* Exceptional business acumen and judgment in analyzing investment opportunities.
* Strong experience developing relationships when managing both junior resources and external advisors.
* Must have a history of success throughout his/her life including academics, business, and other pursuits.
* Evidence of analytical and critical thinking when performing due diligence.
Leadership Capabilities:
* Comfortable with the private investment process and able to articulate a vision to both senior and junior colleagues.
* Strong analytic skills coupled with high levels of intellectual ‘horsepower’.
* Experience serving on company boards of directors and providing guidance to portfolio companies.
Culture Fit & Impact:
* Ability to work in a highly collegial and diverse environment.
* Be a team player who is prepared to flex up or down, as well as partner and work with colleagues across geographies.
* Have superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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