Life Sciences Investment Banking Vice President


San Francisco
Permanent
Negotiable
Investment Banking
PR/593478_1779297038
Life Sciences Investment Banking Vice President

Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading boutique investment bank to hire a Vice President for its Life Sciences Investment Banking team in San Francisco. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a top-tier platform focused exclusively on biotech, biopharma, and broader life sciences, with strong deal flow and deep industry relationships.The Vice President will be responsible for leading transaction execution, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members, while working closely with senior leadership across a range of strategic and capital markets transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of M&A, equity, and debt transactions within the life sciences sector
  • Oversee preparation of financial models, valuation analyses, and client presentations
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, investors, and internal stakeholders
  • Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Support senior bankers in business development and pitch processes
  • Coordinate across internal teams to deliver comprehensive advisory solutions
  • Maintain strong knowledge of biotech, pharma, and life sciences market trends

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years of investment banking experience, with a focus on life sciences, biotech, or biopharma
  • Demonstrated experience leading transaction execution (M&A and/or capital markets)
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
  • Prior experience managing junior team members
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, PhD, or MD preferred

If there's interest, don't hesistate to reach out!

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