# Venture Associate - Healthcare or Life Sciences at Red Cedar Ventures

- Company: Red Cedar Ventures
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Associate
- Location: Detroit, Michigan, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4447490
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/red-cedar-ventures-venture-associate-healthcare-or-life-sciences/

## About the role

The Venture Associate plays a key role in the organization and broader venture ecosystem by supporting the full venture investment lifecycle and serving as a strategic resource for early-stage healthcare companies. In alignment with the MSU Research Foundation's growth strategy in healthcare and life science investing, the Venture Associate supports investment activities across the Foundation's venture funds, including Red Cedar Ventures, Michigan Rise, and the Henry Ford Health + MSU Innovation Fund.

## What they're looking for

- Ability to distill complex scientific and clinical concepts and data into actionable information
- Knowledge of the medical device/diagnostics and therapeutics product development process
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, reimbursement and healthcare economics, clinical workflows, and health system operations
- Ability to review, understand, and summarize peer-reviewed scientific and clinical literature
- Scientific and clinical acumen sufficient for being able to quickly understand disease processes, standard of care treatments, analyze pre-clinical and clinical data, and competitive landscapes
- Exceptional written communication skills, with emphasis on analytical and technical writing