London & Partners

Senior Investment Manager, Life Sciences

London & Partners

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £55,000 - £57,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Overview of team purpose: MedCity is the life science team within London and Partners, providing sector expertise. Mission: create economic growth that is inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Accelerate investment and innovation in health and life sciences in London by promoting the sector, making powerful connections, convening the ecosystem, and supporting individual life sciences companies to help them grow and thrive.
  • The Life Sciences Cluster Development team: promoting London as a global hub for life sciences innovation; drives foreign direct investment (FDI), supports growth of infrastructure for R&D, fosters collaboration between international life sciences companies and London’s research and healthcare ecosystem; committed to securing London’s position as a leader in life sciences, advancing innovations such as cell and gene therapies, AI, diagnostics, genomics, and healthcare technologies.
  • Purpose of the role: Attracting and Converting Inward Investment: Identify, nurture, and convert international life sciences companies into inward investment projects for London; Deliver FDI wins that contribute to Gross Value Add (GVA) and strategic growth targets; Develop bespoke client propositions and guide companies to suitable R&D partnerships, lab space, and specialized expertise in London and the UK; Work closely with the L&P Market teams to nurture, develop and convert inward investment projects; Act as a ‘concierge’ for companies, providing in-depth sector knowledge and expertise, and seamless support navigating London’s ecosystem and connecting them with industry leaders, trade bodies, universities and other centres of sector excellence; Monitor and manage FDI projects through CRM systems, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking of sector and company progress; Develop and deliver bespoke visit programmes for companies and their senior representatives including chairing face to face meetings; Represent London and MedCity at national and international conferences, trade missions, and events; Lead or contribute to organization of events, trade missions, and marketing efforts aimed at attracting life sciences companies to London including coordinating international delegations during LLSW; Expectation of occasional ‘out of hours’ work and travel and attendance at external/internal events including frequent travel to Europe to meet with Life Sciences clients.
  • Infrastructure Development & Cluster Growth: Support Head of Cluster Development and wider team in activities building and promotion London’s life sciences ecosystem and infrastructure; Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including academia, NHS, government bodies, and industry leaders, to support wider cluster development team and MedCity programs.

Requirements

  • Education: BSc degree in life sciences or related field (PhD or MBA desirable).
  • Experience: Significant experience in life sciences or healthcare including academic research and/or industry experience in life sciences companies.
  • Experience using the CRMs and Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Sector Knowledge: In-depth understanding of London’s life sciences ecosystem, including R&D infrastructure, innovation, and key sectors such as advanced therapies, AI, and diagnostics.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the areas within Innovation & Life Sciences, including but not limited to digital health, healthcare/NHS market access, AI and edtech would be an advantage.
  • Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders across sectors, including academia, industry, and government.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with broader sector goals, supporting the growth of London’s life sciences cluster.
  • Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of overseeing complex investment initiatives from concept to completion.
  • Communication & Networking: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent London and MedCity in international forums and engage diverse audiences.
  • Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to adapt in fast-changing environments and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Commercial Acumen: Entrepreneurial mindset with a keen understanding of market trends, R&D infrastructure needs, and life sciences sector dynamics.
  • Knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage.