Managing Director - Healthcare


City of London
Permanent
Pension
Investment Banking
PR/595292_1780584122
Managing Director - Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

  • Origination & Client Development

    • Generate and lead new business opportunities across biotech, speciality pharma, and broader healthcare
    • Leverage an established network of C-suite executives, investors, and strategic buyers
    • Act as a trusted advisor to clients on complex strategic and financial matters
  • Transaction Execution

    • Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, licensing, partnering, and financing transactions
    • Structure innovative deals that reflect the scientific and commercial nuances of healthcare assets
    • Oversee financial modelling, valuation, and negotiation processes
  • Sector Leadership

    • Provide thought leadership across healthcare subsectors including therapeutics, medtech, and diagnostics
    • Maintain deep understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and market dynamics
    • Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and strategic positioning
  • Internal Leadership

    • Mentor and develop junior bankers and sector specialists
    • Collaborate closely with scientific, commercial, and strategy teams
    • Play a key role in shaping the firm's growth strategy and culture

Candidate Profile

  • Significant experience (typically 12-15+ years) in investment banking, corporate finance, or strategic advisory within healthcare
  • Proven track record of originating and executing transactions in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
  • Deep understanding of drug development, licensing, and commercialisation models
  • Strong relationships across industry participants including corporates, investors, and founders
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to operate credibly at Board level
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to work in a specialist, high-impact advisory environment


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