Life Sciences Analyst Intern
EMV Capital is offering a 3-6 month internship for an analyst with a life sciences background. This is a great entry-level role within a growing VC firm focused on emerging high-growth industries including robotics and artificial intelligence in health-tech and medical device technologies. The internship will provide excellent practical exposure to company evaluation, market research, and deal flow processing for early-stage (late seed through to Series A+) start-ups.
Preferred skills/experience for the role:
A strong (2:1) degree in life sciences and a current student/recent graduate from a Master’s in life sciences or management sciences (e.g. MSc or MPhil from a Business School)
Strong data analysis, quantitative research and/or report writing experience
Intermediate/Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
Experience of applying scientific knowledge in a business context, such as through work for a University technology transfer office, University entrepreneurship programme, grant writing, business plan competition, incubators or other
Knowledge of/experience with any of our focus technology areas (AI, robotics, biochemistry, IoT or sensor technologies) especially when applied to medical or healthcare systems
Experience with University or other entrepreneurship programme, business plan competitions, incubator/accelerators or investors
Ability to work in a small but diverse team – with a good sense of humour!
You should be a self-starter and be willing to take on a fair amount of responsibility quite quickly
Fluency in English—a second European language is an advantage
The role will include providing support to the executive team in:
Analysis of investment opportunities and business plans
Desk-based market research in emerging life science fields and applications
Portfolio company strategic development
Preparing business plans and investor materials for fundraising opportunities
Sourcing new investment opportunities
Representing EMV Capital at industry events
What we offer:
Immersion in the life of a VC analyst through immediate exposure: you will be working on live deals!
Exposure to and experience across a wide range of VC activities from origination through to transaction and post-investment portfolio management
Opportunities to accompany colleagues to “pitching” and networking events and to expand your own contacts in the industry
Work within Level39 – Canary Wharf Group’s world-class accelerator community
Remuneration dependent on experience
You should be available to commence the internship in Q1 2019 and be available for 3-5 days per week (full 5-day commitment preferred). Location: Canary Wharf, London (flexible and remote working available in certain circumstances).
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you think you are a good fit (with a reference to the criteria we have listed), and email to careers@emvcapital.com with ‘Life Sciences Intern Analyst’ in the header.
