Investment Director (Lyon, France)

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:
• 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.

• 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.