An early stage life science fund, a first of its kind initiative, has been created with the intent of providing seed stage investments in order to promote technology advancement and IP driven innovations in emerging technologies. The fund will also endeavor to encourage entrepreneurship and enable start- ups to reach a stage of self sustenance and growth. This fund is targeted at early stage companies with a core focus on creating Intellectual Property, and academicians, researchers and incubates looking to commercialize inventions. The fund will operate through an independent entity that is currently being set up.

Job Description:

1) The role includes managing the entire operations of the Fund from deal sourcing, through the investment process and till divestment.

2) The CEO will manage a team of Investment Managers and Investment Associates and will assume the responsibility for Investment decisions in portfolio companies.

3) The role will also involve portfolio management of Investee companies, interfacing with the Investment Council and the Strategic Advisers to ensure that the fund is being operated in line with its objectives, interfacing with the Mentor Panel to ensure that Portfolio companies receive the requisite guidance and mentoring at the appropriate times.

Candidate Profile:

1) Minimum of 10 years of wo rk experience with at least 2 years at the helm of a business, preferably a business that is set up by the candidate.

2) Strong entrepreneurial ethic with a track record of growing an independent business unit.

3) Good understanding of financial management concepts and an understanding of valuation.

4) Demonstrate a genuine desire to nurture entrepreneurial activity in disruptive technologies.

5) Been a technology entrepreneur or headed a business unit within a technology organization.

Location: Hyderabad

Opportunity ID: SPH - LD20051

Contact Person : Shyam Suryanarayanan - 09845094699

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