Investment Director (Lyon, France)
About this job
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. 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. Benefits