Partner – Ventures
| Company | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative |
|---|---|
| Location | San Carlos, CA, USA |
| Salary | $432000 – $648000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong expertise in scientific research, commercialization, and business strategy
- 12+ years of experience in life sciences, with at least 8 years in entrepreneurship, corporate development, business development, strategic partnerships, commercialization, or investing
- Strong scientific acumen, with the ability to assess breakthrough discoveries and form independent, informed opinions on scientific and technological advancements
- Proven ability to bridge science and business, with experience in evaluating scientific innovations, structuring partnerships, and driving commercialization strategies
- Experience engaging with stakeholders across academia, industry, and investment communities to build strong relationships and advance strategic initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage strategic early-stage investments in scientific innovations, including investments emerging from our various Biohubs as well as strategic program investments aligned with the CZ Science ecosystem’s mission
- Oversee strategic partnerships and business development opportunities that accelerate the work of our Science ecosystem
- Conduct rigorous scientific diligence on potential investment opportunities, evaluating the science, the technologies with the support of our extensive research and scientific network; as well as evaluating leadership, business models, and market potential
- Engage with entrepreneurs, founders, and partners to foster relationships and identify high-impact opportunities that align with our initiatives
- Provide board-level guidance and mentorship to portfolio companies, offering strategic insights on commercialization, growth strategies, and scaling innovations
- Launch our strategic partnership efforts within science so we can evaluate when an investment or business development is the right tool to use
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including scientists, program officers, and tech leaders, to ensure investments contribute to CZI’s broader scientific and philanthropic initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- While prior investment or venture experience is a strong plus, it is not required—we are looking for a scientific leader who may bring investment and deal making expertise from other business and commercial experiences to shape investment decisions and drive impact