JPMorgan Chase & Co.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the world’s third-largest alternatives manager, with a 40-year history of delivering innovative alternative solutions across market cycles. Our alternative investment engines are managed by highly specialized independent teams, backed by the global reach, vast resources and robust governance of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Our alternative strategies are designed to achieve specific client outcomes and built to deliver uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes. Customized alternative portfolios can be tailored to individual client needs. We offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives and hedge funds.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Vice President for an early stage venture Biotech Fund on J.P. Morgan’s platform. The primary responsibility of this Vice President is to conduct due diligence, aid in transaction structuring, assist with internal investment approval process, and actively monitor investments. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific and/or clinical background and be able to understand, interpret, and integrate information from diverse therapeutic areas in order to reach investment conclusions. It will also be critically important for candidates to understand business principles and market dynamics in the drug and medical device sectors. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with target companies, entrepreneurs, industry executives, and investment professionals
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective investments
• Develop investment theses
• Attend company management meetings and investment/medical conferences
• Run due diligence calls with physicians and other consultants independently
• Conduct company screens in various therapeutic areas using proprietary databases
• Build and maintain company financial models and detailed market models for products/diseases
• Gather information using various data sources, including the Web, scientific literature and consultants to the firm.
• Ongoing monitoring and support of portfolio companies
• Ability to evaluate and analyze, with the purpose of forming independent investment judgments
• Assist in board-level management of portfolio companies; attend board meetings as an observer in select cases, and work on projects to build portfolio company value
• Participate in and support the investment process from opportunity identification through due diligence and deal closing
• Assist in the preparation of investor presentations

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university 
• MD or PhD in biological or chemical sciences from a top-tier university
• 5+ years of professional experience with a top-tier healthcare focused team at a leading investment bank or consulting firm or a biotechnology or medical device company.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Organized, detail-oriented personality with ability to multi-task in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Demonstrable ability to review and articulate investments
• Exceptional work ethic
• Demonstrable passion for investing, and medical related innovation
• Significant experience with PowerPoint
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated; candidates should be team players who enjoy working in a non-hierarchical, collaborative firm culture.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Ideally degree is in medical related fields
• Preferably in areas of business development or M&A

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.