Investment / Venture Development Manager (m/f/d) – Life Science / BioTech

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We are looking for people who want to shape the future with us—as part of SPRIND, which may be officially known as the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations, but thinks like a startup.

Our goal is to support groundbreaking ideas that tangibly and sustainably improve our lives. To this end, we bring together innovative thinkers from science, business, and society—people with outstanding ideas, exceptional expertise, and genuine passion.

Your Responsibilities:

• Venture Builder – Developing and actively supporting our ventures in validating key product, market, and regulatory assumptions, through to designing the business model, equity structure, and the path to founding and scaling the company
• Investor & Funding Expert – Supporting the ventures in investor readiness and actively guiding fundraising rounds across all phases (from pre-seed to Series B) – from the pitch story and data room to identifying suitable investors, structuring investment models with SPRIND and co-investors, and providing support during negotiations with VCs, family offices, and strategic partners
• Deep-Tech Translator – Evaluating scientific breakthroughs in the life sciences and biotech sectors, assessing technology maturity levels, intellectual property rights, and regulatory hurdles, and translating complex science into viable product and market hypotheses for investors, industry partners, and government agencies
• Ecosystem Hub – Actively networking within the European venture capital and life sciences communities with founders, VCs, industry partners, research institutions, and policy makers; helping to shape SPRIND Challenges and validation projects; and continuously monitoring global tech and investment trends for our portfolio

Your profile:

• Deep Tech & Life Sciences Background – a completed degree (Master’s, PhD) in the life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, pharmacy, bioinformatics, or a related field of natural sciences; a solid understanding of technology; the ability to confidently assess technology readiness levels (TRL); and proven experience in translating science into products and business models. In particular, experience with regulatory requirements, clinical validation, long development cycles, and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies is of special importance.
• Venture experience – several years of experience in one of the following areas: venture building or startup accelerator, VC fund with a deep-tech/life sciences focus, or technology transfer/innovation promotion/incubator with an understanding of investment models
• Fundraising proficiency – experience in managing fundraising processes (from pitch to data room) and negotiating investment agreements, expertise in financing instruments and valuation methods, as well as knowledge of the German and European venture landscape
• Personal Competence & Execution Strength – a strong sense of ownership and a hands-on mentality; the ability to make decisions amid uncertainty and risk; strong resilience and frustration tolerance; the courage to clearly address uncomfortable facts; systemic thinking with regard to the overall portfolio; and the willingness to set aside one’s own ego in favor of the portfolio companies

What we offer:

• A mission with a reward – a direct contribution to innovations that disrupt markets, and the opportunity to see firsthand how analysis leads to innovation
• A unique ecosystem – access to exclusive databases, policy makers, and global networks
• The attraction of innovation – work in flexible, flat structures and an open feedback culture Agile deal teams – deal-specific collaboration with experienced innovation managers and technically skilled analysts
• Networking range – opportunity to network at tech conferences, demo days, and similar events
• Work-Life 2.0 – Remote work, modern office spaces, opportunities to grow through projects and tasks, discounted JobTicket, or leisure benefits
• Salary – Competitive compensation based on the federal public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund, pay grade 14)

We are looking for venture builders with entrepreneurial grit and deep roots in the life sciences and biotech sectors—people who aren’t afraid to take on the challenge of turning a scientific breakthrough into an investable company, who take ownership, can handle hard facts, and set their egos aside for the greater good.

We are looking for venture builders with entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in the life sciences and biotech—people who don’t hesitate to transform scientific breakthroughs into investable companies, who take responsibility, can cope with hard facts, and set aside their own egos for the benefit of the cause.

We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application* via our application form and kindly ask that you refrain from including a photo of yourself in your documents.

*Application should include a resume focusing on ventures you have (co-)founded or supported to date, investments, and fundraising successes, as well as your motivation to build European breakthrough innovations with SPRIND.