Associate​/Sr. Associate​/Manager - Lilly Ventures Tech Investing

Job Summary

The LV Tech group seeks an Associate to support and execute the group’s strategy—direct equity investments, fund‑of‑funds investments, and value pull‑through—by assisting in data analytics, opportunity triage and analysis, reporting requirements, and process optimization. The Associate is expected to be a creative problem solver with exceptional organizational skills who supports achievement of the group’s goals while seeking ways to optimize the process.

• Data analysis: executes scheduled and ad‑hoc data analysis related to LV Tech’s portfolio and areas of interest; uses internal and external databases to produce executive‑ready reports; quickly collects relevant data to answer executive or external questions in a timely manner; assists in analysis of potential investments, including P&L modeling and cap table construction.
• Market research: conducts research and analysis on areas of potential interest; analyzes industry trends and competitor activities; works across the team to gather quantitative and qualitative inputs.
• Reporting: leads quarterly reporting efforts for the Tech portfolio; manages fund financial performance, as well as portfolio company financial performance.
• Fund management and operations: owns internal record keeping; ensures appropriate documentation storage; supports business operations for deal discussions; manages conference preparation and coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience, including experience in data analytics, project management, operations, consulting or investing in life sciences or life‑science tools and software.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

• Analytical thinking skills
• Broad learning agility
• Knowledge of drug development (direct, consulting, investing)
• Excellent communication skills to senior leadership
• Experience working on projects involving data management & analysis, project management, process improvement
• Collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proven planning and organizational skills
• Need to be comfortable being available outside normal working hours to respond to urgent questions

• Travel required (~10%)

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $63,000 - $149,600. Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k);

pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.