Investment Manager - Life Sciences
Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
Department: Funds 1
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Description
Location: Sheffield / London / Hybrid Working
Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)
Salary: Competitivedepending on experience
THE ROLE
We are looking for an Investment Manager to join our Commercial Equity Funds team in the Capital Allocation department. This role sits within our Investment division and reports to the Senior Director, Life Sciences.
In this role, you will review new venture and venture growth fund investment opportunities, with a focus on life sciences. You will look at fund proposals, assess financial and investment information, support due diligence, help prepare investment papers, and work with legal advisers and internal teams to review investment documents.
You will also help manage a portfolio of life sciences fund investments. This may include attending advisory board meetings, preparing reports and analysis, responding to queries, supporting co-investment activity, and helping to resolve matters that arise across the portfolio.
We are looking for someone with investment or industry experience in life sciences, including healthcare, biotechnology or pharmaceuticals. You will need to understand financial accounts and reporting, be comfortable using Microsoft Office, and be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, advisers and external partners.
You will enjoy working with others, be able to organise your work, meet deadlines and use sound judgement when reviewing information or supporting investment decisions. Experience in fund management, investment banking, corporate finance, commercial lending or life sciences venture capital would be helpful, but we welcome applications from people who can show relevant experience in different ways.
You may have a degree in an analytical subject such as economics, accounting, law, engineering or science, or you may have gained equivalent skills through your work. A professional accounting qualification, investment management certificate, postgraduate life sciences qualification or investment management qualification would be useful, but is not essential.
Key Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
- 15% employer pension contribution
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
- Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
Investment Manager - Life Sciences employer: British Business Bank plc
As a Regional Senior Manager in the West Midlands, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, a generous benefits package including a 15% employer pension contribution, and opportunities for community engagement, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute to local economic development while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Join us to make a tangible impact in your region and advance your career in a collaborative environment.
