VC Principal

# VC Principal Tao Capital Principal Venture  Capital Remote Location United  States Date Posted June 20, 2026

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Get instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Principal jobs in United States" are published.## About This Role Tao Capital, a healthcare-focused venture fund managing over $500M across 70+ life science and biotech investments, is seeking a VC Principal to join their investment team on a remote basis.

Since 2019, Tao Capital has supported 11 portfolio companies that achieved IPO status in Hong Kong and China, reflecting a strong track record in deep science and life science investing.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**- Identify, source, and manage investment opportunities in early-stage biotech startups in the US
- Execute venture deals and perform comprehensive due diligence on R&D pipelines, operations, finances, and market potential
- Build and maintain networks with academic and scientific leaders to develop investment theses
- Oversee venture launches and track portfolio company progress against milestones
- Contribute to fund strategy and portfolio support across the biotech and life science verticals
** Requirements:**- PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business development and equity investment evaluation
- Prior pharmaceutical industry research or business development experience preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to assess scientific and commercial opportunities
- Excellent communication skills for internal investment memos and external stakeholder engagement
** About Tao Capital:
** Tao Capital is a healthcare-focused venture fund with a significant presence in both the US and Asia-Pacific markets. The fund targets early-stage biotech startups and has built a portfolio of 70+ life science companies. With IPO successes in Hong Kong and China markets, the team brings deep expertise in cross-border healthcare investing.

This is a remote opportunity suited for a scientifically-trained investor with deep knowledge of the biotech landscape and a passion for bridging academic innovation with commercial venture investment.

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