$3bn Biotech Fund | China Buildout (Santa Clara)

Overview

Our client is a globally recognized life sciences investment fund with over $3bn in assets under management and a consistent track record of high profile exits across biotechnology, biopharma, and therapeutics. Following a recent $1bn+ fundraise, the firm is expanding its investment team internationally and is looking to establish a long term, on the ground presence in China.

This role is intended to anchor and ultimately lead the firm’s China investment platform. While initial integration may occur outside of China, r elocation to China in the near to medium term is mandatory. The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Partner, with the long term mandate to build and scale a China platform with full ownership, discretion, and strategic responsibility. Over time, this platform is expected to grow into a $1bn+ investment effort.

Investment Mandate

The role offers a broad and flexible mandate, with the ability to invest across:

• Venture and post venture stages
• Public and crossover opportunities
• High impact therapies, biotechnology, and biopharma

Responsibilities

• End to end ownership of the investment process including sourcing, technical and commercial diligence, investment thesis development, deal structuring and negotiation, and active portfolio management
• Deep coverage of the Chinese biotechnology and life sciences ecosystem, including scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive developments
• Active relationship building with founders, management teams, KOLs, academics, and industry stakeholders in China
• Acting as an ambassador for the firm through conferences, industry events, and strategic partnerships
• Board participation and hands on strategic support for portfolio companies
• Close collaboration with the global investment team while laying the foundation for a scaled China operation

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required, with the ability to rigorously evaluate scientific and clinical data
• 2 to 6 years of experience in life sciences investing with meaningful exposure to the Chinese market
• Strong analytical judgment across private and public investments
• Demonstrated passion and intellectual curiosity for healthcare innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across cultures and seniority levels
• Fluency in Mandarin required; strong reading and writing proficiency strongly preferred
• Willingness and commitment to relocate to China, either immediately or on an agreed timeline, is a firm requirement

Why This Opportunity

• Rare chance to build and ultimately lead a China investment platform within a world class global fund
• Significant autonomy, responsibility, and long term upside
• Direct mentorship from a highly respected Managing Partner
• Opportunity to become one of the most influential investors in the Chinese life sciences ecosystem