Investment Director

**Job Location : Lyon, France**

**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, MedTech, 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.

**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.