We are looking for a Venture Associate to join Lundbeckfonden BioCapital, our unit for biotech investments. We seek to boost our investments in Danish biotech, and the new role will support our investment activities comprising new investments and value creation in our existing portfolio.

 

About Lundbeckfonden BioCapital

Lundbeckfonden BioCapital is Lundbeckfonden’s dedicated biotech investment unit. We invest in innovative life science and biotech companies and work closely with founders and management teams to help advance science-driven products and platforms from early development through growth. Our portfolio currently includes 14 companies, spanning private and public holdings.

 

In this role you will:

  • Support due diligence for potential investments by preparing analyses and decision materials, and collaborate with biotech companies and stakeholders across academia, incubators, and other venture funds.
  • Track and report portfolio holdings and valuations (private and public), and contribute analyses on company progress, portfolio performance, and portfolio strategy.
  • Work closely with a team of six venture professionals to manage the portfolio and identify, analyse, and invest in new biotech companies.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • An advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field e.g. medical science, biology, chemistry, pharmacology.
  • Relevant experience from academic research, management consulting, life science venture capital, investment banking, and/or the pharma/biotech industry.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise scientific, industry, and market information to identify trends across diverse data sources.

 

What we offer: 

  • You will join a purpose-driven organisation working to bring discoveries to lives, with a close connection to the Danish life science ecosystem.
  • Hands-on exposure across the investment process, from screening and due diligence to portfolio support and value creation.
  • A collaborative team environment with close mentorship and opportunities to build your venture and life science investing skills.
  • The chance to work with founders, management teams, and stakeholders across academia and industry to help translate science into real-world impact.

 

Apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to job@lundbeckfonden.com and use the subject line “Venture Associate”.

  • Deadline: 20th May 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the position once we have identified a strong pool of candidates.
  • For questions, please contact Senior Principal Kevin Dalgaard at kdd@lundbeckfonden.com.