# Senior Associate at Connecticut Innovations

- Company: Connecticut Innovations
- What the company does: At Connecticut Innovations, we see venture capital the way you see your business. Like no one else. We invest in innovative biotech, IT, and other industries.
- Company website: https://ctinnovations.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Senior
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4464675311/
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/connecticut-innovations-senior-associate/

## About the role

CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active early-stage investors on the eastern seaboard. CI has a portfolio of 250+ companies across 5 equity funds and a 1 venture debt fund. We have $550 million in assets under management, and our venture portfolio employs 4,000 jobs. In a typical year, we deploy $50 million and write between 60-80 checks. We review 750 companies per year and invite over 100 founders in to pitch us each year.

## What they're looking for

- PhD strongly preferred, MD/PhD highly desirable. Candidates with a Master’s degree in business or science will be considered, doctoral-level training is a significant advantage
- Knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences landscape, including therapeutics, biotechnology, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health
- You have a network or interest in building a network within the lifesciences venture capital ecosystem, including relationships with relevant academics institutions, VCs, incubators, and accelerators
- Experience in conducting market, product, competitive and valuation analysis
- Startup/growth experience in a venture-backed company is highly valued, especially serving as a founder
- Experience in investment origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio company management preferred