About the role
The University of Michigan is one of the world's most powerful engines for research, education, and impact. Supporting the University's research enterprise is vital to maximize innovation and economic growth. The Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund (MBVF) makes equity investments and supports early-stage life science, biomedical, and healthcare startups affiliated with U-M, its alumni, and its health system, helping them commercialize impactful products. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Senior level: Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of work experience in life sciences, bio/med/health startups, early-stage investments, venture capital investing, and research commercialization
- Intermediate level: Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of work experience in life sciences, bio/med/health startups, early-stage investments, venture capital investing, and research commercialization
- Ability to search and analyze scientific literature, consult industry experts, synthesize, and concisely communicate complex scientific information
- Understanding of the drug approval process, go-to-market strategies, payer pathways, etc. at a high level
- Strong organizational, project management, presentation, and communication skills to interact with faculty, staff, external investors, and stakeholders
- Comfort in navigating ambiguity with a can-do, self-starter attitude, sound judgment, adaptable and quick learner, willingness to acquire and develop new skills as needed
More about this role
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement - enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.
At the Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund, we help turn discoveries into startups that reach patients. We write the early checks into startups, then stay for the long build: board seats, introductions to investors and industry, follow-on capital. Because we are evergreen, returns come back to U-M and seed future startups. We have backed 23 U-M startups, 3 exits, and every early dollar has drawn roughly $40 behind it. The team is small, and...
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