Investment Director; Lyon, France

Position: Investment Director (Lyon, France)
Location: Turbigo

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, Med Tech, 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.

Job Location
Lyon, France
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

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