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

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