Entrepreneur in Residence - Biotech
At NLC, we foster a culture of collaboration and shared purpose, guided by our core values Together, Open, Decisive, and Optimistic (TODO). We believe in valuing every team member's contributions equally and prioritise working together toward common goals, emphasising open communication and a proactive attitude towards hierarchy.
Our company thrives on a flat organisational structure where your ideas and contributions matter more than your title. We actively seek individuals who share our commitment to working together to achieve our mission, creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard and respected
Position Overview:
As our Entrepreneur in Residence Biotech, you will play a pivotal role in the ventures’ maturation process. You will leverage your operational experience in start-ups, your in-depth understanding of the drug development process, and your fundraising acumen to incubate and grow new ventures. Additionally, you will mentor emerging projects, build strategic partnerships and contribute to the overall innovation ecosystem of NLC. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape early-stage companies with great science and drive them towards clinical success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the core venture creation team to evaluate and build new therapeutic ventures.
- Define the overall strategy of the new ventures, focusing on pre-clinical, regulatory, and CMC paths.
- Develop and execute comprehensive business plans and intellectual property (IP) strategies to drive the growth of the new ventures.
- Engage and manage relationships with various stakeholders (shareholders, partners, investors, advisors and CROs)
- Drive both non-dilutive and dilutive fundraising efforts to support venture growth and development.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the ventures including building and steering a budget, providing leadership to the cross-functional teams and providing regular reports.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a Biotech-related field
- 3-5 years of operational experience in Biotech/Pharma industry
- Comprehensive understanding of the drug development process and the ability to navigate regulatory pathways.
- Proven track record in setting up and managing early-stage drug development businesses, including business planning, budget management, and strategic development.
- Experience with non-dilutive and dilutive fundraising.
- Previous experience in a founding or executive role in an early-stage start-up is a strong plus.
- Understanding of the biotech product lifecycle from lab to clinic.
- Robust industry network and the ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong operational and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent internal and external stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams.
- Highly dynamic and adaptable, with a steep learning curve.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Flexibility to travel to key stakeholders and the Amsterdam office as needed (for remote employees).
Who are we?
NLC Health Ventures is dedicated to advancing health, making it accessible for everyone. By using entrepreneurship at scale, our unique NLC approach allows us to find inventions, and create and support ventures that have the potential to reach the patient.
We identify promising innovations at early stages, pair them with entrepreneurial CEOs and empower them to drive their start-ups from incorporation to exit, emphasising the critical role of attracting investment along the way. With a proven track record of building 100+ ventures in just seven years, we are primed for accelerated growth and impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Entrepreneur in Residence to join our vibrant team and help us shape the future of biotech.
We offer:
- A possibility to work in a hybrid mode, involving close collaboration with NLC office in Amsterdam.
- A full time key position from which you can boost NLC’s ventures and influence their course.
- A chance to step into the new and fast-growing market of international venture building in Biotech.
- An inspiring learning-by-doing environment; where you’ll have a lot of autonomy to pick your best personal development route, with the level of support you require to be successful.
- The opportunity to become part of the NLC network; a large, valuable and diverse network ranging from 1000+ medical doctors and brilliant scientists to Corporate Partners including Big Pharma.
- Remuneration at par with the startup industry, including equity (own our joint success).
Does your potential match our ambition? If you are a motivated and entrepreneurial-minded individual with a passion for life sciences and start-ups, we would love to hear from you.
Help us take our innovative therapeutic assets from the lab to the clinic and make a real difference in patients' lives. Join us in our mission to transform scientific innovation into life-changing therapies!
At NLC, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
NLC is a certified B Corporation and part of its community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.
