British Business Bank

Do you have a passion for investing in cutting-edge UK science and technology? Are you ready to help scale world-class innovations in the life sciences sector? At British Business Bank we have a mission to enable long-term investment in innovative UK companies. Our Future Fund: Breakthrough programme is a £475m initiative focused on scaling high-growth, R&D-intensive businesses.

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The Role

As an Investment Manager – Life Sciences, you’ll support the deployment of capital into breakthrough innovations across biotechnology, therapeutics, diagnostics, and other frontier life sciences fields. You’ll lead transactions from origination through execution with the support of senior colleagues, and manage relationships across the investment lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

• Appraise and lead due diligence on new co-investment opportunities, including scientific and financial analysis.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of technical datasets, forecasts, company performance, and management teams.
• Support transaction execution, including financial modelling and negotiation of legal agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal functions and external advisors throughout the investment process.
• Monitor and report on the portfolio, including valuations and performance tracking.

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About You

• Experience in venture capital or growth-stage investment in life sciences.
• Proven ability to co-invest alongside other funds and work within small, dynamic teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and external networks.
• Comfortable reviewing scientific data and building investment models.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of delivering results.

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Qualifications

• A degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics) is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications (PhD, MSc, or MBA) are desirable.

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Why Join Us?

• Join a mission-led organisation backing the UK’s most innovative science-led companies.
• Be part of a supportive and expert team with opportunities to develop your career.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work culture with offices in London and Sheffield.
• Access a broad range of benefits and a collaborative work environment.

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Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday.
• 15% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working.
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance.
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more.

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About British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is an established and influential institution with a key mission of driving sustainable growth and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom. It plays a vital role in supporting access to finance for smaller businesses, facilitating their development and contributing to the transition towards a net zero economy.

Since its inception in 2014, the British Business Bank has functioned as a government-owned economic development bank, operating independently to fulfil its objectives. It collaborates with over 200 delivery partners, including high street, digital, specialist, and challenger banks, venture capital and private debt funds, as well as fintech platforms, to implement its programs effectively.

With offices in Sheffield and London, the British Business Bank currently employs approximately 550 individuals.

As an organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and collaboration, the British Business Bank introduced a hybrid-working model in 2020. Our colleagues typically spend an average of 2 days per week working in our offices, striking a balance between the advantages of remote work and the benefits of in-person collaboration. The successful candidate for this role should be able to commute to our office (unless specified).

At the British Business Bank, we aim to represent the communities we serve, firmly believing that different perspectives make us stronger. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident employer, we commit ourselves to having an inclusive, equitable and accessible recruitment process supporting applicants and employees, making reasonable adjustments whenever it is feasible.