Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

In this role, you will be an integral part of the We Venture Capital team at Werfen. You will project manage top dealfunnel and ensure dealflow move though our processes, as well as drive deal sourcing, deal analysis, and supporting the due diligence processes. You will build and maintain relationships with dealflow sources such as tech transfer offices, accelerators and VCs as well as other deal flow sources. You will support the senior team and support the analyst interns.

Key Accountabilities

• Sourcing- Finding new startups to invest in and making the initial outreach.
• Analyze and evaluate dealflow.
• Manage top dealflow funnel
• Networking and Brand-Building – Attending events and conferences, and speaking with other key contacts in the industry.
• Conduct research on markets, technology use cases and industry trends.
• Support the overall goal of knowledge sharing with the wider Werfen organization.
• Support day-to-day activities of We venture Capital in collaboration with team
• Network with tech transfer offices, accelerators, innovation network other venture capital firms, broaden investor network, and network with relevant sources for dealflow
• Solicit market intelligence and share it with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare reporting documentation as needed

Networking/Key relationships

• With tech transfer offices, start-up ecosystems, national investor relations agencies and other relevant players to enable network and deal flow
• With internal stakeholders

Specific requirements

• A genuine passion for the start-up scene and venture capital investments
• Strong understanding of healthcare market landscape and the dynamics of in-vitro diagnostics industry
• Ability to take initiative and source tasks independently
• Strong problem solving skills
• Analytical mindset and high attention to detail
• High level of intellectual curiosity, self-motivated to solve difficult issues, continually seeking ways to improve
• Hard working attitude, high degree of flexibility exhibited in a “can do" attitude
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Thrive when given responsibility
• High level skills in MS ppt, excel and word or similar tools
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position

• Education: A master’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology or similar with consistent outstanding academic record; an MBA from a top business school or Ph.D is preferred.
• Experience: Understanding of the healthcare industry
• A passionate interest in new technology, startups and finance

Travel requirements:

Max 10%

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

www.werfen.com