Join Forbion as a Principal in Our Growth Fund
Are you an experienced Life Sciences Investor / Investment Banker (pharma & biotech) / Management Consultant / Pharma BD expert with a passion for advancing innovative healthcare solutions? Do you have the expertise to identify and drive high-impact investment opportunities? Forbion, a leading life sciences venture capital firm, invites you to become a key player in our Growth Fund, where you will help shape the future of healthcare through strategic investments.
About Forbion
Forbion is dedicated to building and supporting high-growth companies in the biotechnology sector. With €3.2 billion under management across multiple funds, we have been a driving force in life sciences investment for over two decades. Our impressive track record includes investments in over 110 companies, leading to breakthrough therapies and significant exits. We are committed to making a positive impact on patient lives while achieving financial success, and we are proud signatories of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
The Opportunity
As a Principal in the Forbion Growth Fund, you will be at the forefront of identifying, sourcing, and driving investments in later-phase companies. The Growth Fund focuses on private growth capital, European crossovers, and undervalued assets, with a strong emphasis on company expansion through crossovers, VIPE/PIPE, and Series B/C rounds. Recent successes include exits such as:
Numab – J&J acquisition of Numab’ asset-specific spinout of NM26 for $1.25 billion
Aiolos – GSK acquisition of Aiolos for up to $1.4 billion
Versanis – Eli Lilly acquisition of Versanis for up to $1.925 billion
VectivBio – Ironwood acquisition of VectivBio for approximately $1 billion
What You’ll Do
Due Diligence Management: Independently conduct and drive the due diligence analyses required to support an investment recommendation. Lead the due diligence process and team.
Financial Analysis and Modelling: Conducting financial analysis and relevant techno-economic modelling of opportunities as part of the due diligence process to assess the attractiveness of a potential investment
Deal Flow: Source deal flow and build a network with other investors and entrepreneurs. Guide analysts and associates in the management of deal flow processing and cross-fund activities. Supporting assessment and sourcing of investment opportunities leveraging networks and market research.
Portfolio Management and Value Creation: Beyond deal execution, the investment team actively supports portfolio company management teams in developing and executing growth strategies, navigating key challenges, and achieving strategic milestones. The Principal will take increasing accountability through Board seats
What We’re Looking For
You will have an extensive background in either VC, Investment Banking, Consulting or Pharma Business Development, with a focus and specialisation in lifesciences and biotech.
You will have gained a minimum of 5 years experience in these fields
Ideally, you will have an M.S.c / Ph.D or M.D in a lifesciences related field, but we are open to someone without with extensive experience investing in the field
You will be an expert at independently conducting due diligence on potential investment opportunities, leading a team of analysts to uncover any potential risks or challenges
You will be confident and communicate ideas with conviction, able to make recommendations to an investment committee
You will be a strong leader, capable of leading teams, managing multiple projects and partnering with senior professional in Board environments
A proactive approach to identifying and building value-creating opportunities, with excellent judgment in transactions and investments.
Why Join Forbion?
At Forbion, you will be part of one of the best performing and fastest growing funds in Europe - a high performance culture of dynamic, ambitious, and professional colleagues where your work will have a tangible impact on the future of healthcare. Our culture is different to most VC's.
We offer professional growth opportunities, demonstrated by the experiences of our General Partners, many of whom joined as Interns, Associates and Principals.
