Vice President, US Buyout - Healthcare

Position Summary:

As a Vice President in Carlyle’s Healthcare team within the U.S. Buyout platform, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing equity investment opportunities across the healthcare landscape. This Vice President will work in close partnership with senior leaders and cross‑functional colleagues to shape investment theses, structure complex transactions, and support portfolio companies in driving operational value. The role is based in New York and requires a high level of autonomy, leadership, and financial rigor, balanced by collaborative instincts and an interest in mentoring junior professionals.

This position will leverage AI technologies to streamline operations, enhance decision‑making, and drive execution of key responsibilities with greater efficiency and impact, while human insight and judgment remain essential.

• Lead the end‑to‑end evaluation and execution of leveraged buyout and growth equity transactions in the Healthcare sector, including deal structuring, diligence, and documentation.
• Oversee and mentor Associates and Senior Associates in preparing valuation models, transaction materials, and strategic analyses.
• Manage comprehensive diligence work streams and coordinate with third‑party advisors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Present investment theses, diligence findings, and recommendations to the Investment Committee in a concise and compelling format.
• Lead negotiations of key transaction documents including stock purchase agreements, management equity terms, and financing agreements.
• Support development of operational value creation plans, including performance improvement, cost optimization, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with portfolio company management teams to evaluate M&A pipeline opportunities, develop inorganic growth strategies, and execute strategic add‑ons.
• Monitor portfolio company performance, oversee regular reporting, and partner with management on strategic planning and board materials.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives, knowledge sharing, and investment team processes with a mindset for continuous improvement.

• Identifying and developing new investment theses across evolving healthcare sub‑sectors.
• Cultivating strategic relationships with industry executives, advisors, and potential deal sources.
• Driving differentiated value creation initiatives post‑close that go beyond traditional levers.
• Deepening insight into regulatory and macroeconomic trends shaping the future of healthcare.

• MBA from a top‑tier academic institution preferred, ideally with a concentration in finance, strategy, or economics.
• Demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.

• 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in private equity or investment banking, with at least 2 to 3 years directly supporting private equity transactions.
• Proven ability to collaboratively lead deals from sourcing through execution and portfolio management.
• Expertise in financial modeling, capital structuring, valuation techniques, and investment diligence.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to Investment Committees or equivalent governance bodies.
• Familiarity with the Healthcare sector, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and operate in fast‑paced, unstructured environments.
• Familiarity with applying AI technologies to accelerate investment research, market benchmarking, and deal screening.