Who we are
F-Prime enables companies to turn their boldest ambitions into world-changing breakthroughs in life sciences, technology and healthtech + services. Our legacy spans over 50 years, built on the belief that the best investors share the same entrepreneurial spirit of the founders they back—and that conviction still guides us today.
In healthcare, we focus on therapeutics, medtech, and healthtech + services in a stage-agnostic fashion. While we’re early-stage investors by choice, we’ll back exceptional teams at any stage.
Today, our $5.3 billion under management support breakthroughs across healthcare and technology. Our seasoned team of scientists, engineers, physicians, operators, and investors bring real world expertise to help companies accelerate their path to scalable growth, always with an eye towards a shared vision—achieving something incredible.
About the Role
This Investment Associate opportunity is designed for technically trained candidates with at least two years of full-time professional experience, in strategy consulting, investment banking, equity research, venture capital, or other investment-related roles; in business development, corporate development, or other strategic functions within pharmaceutical or biotech companies; or, in scientific research roles in academia or industry. Please note this position is based in London.
Responsibilities
- Leading all stages of due diligence including product-specific diligence, market analysis, and conducting primary and secondary research. The Associate will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing preclinical and clinical product data into go/no-go decisions. Prior experience in financial modeling is a plus but not required.
- Supporting existing portfolio company investments through ongoing analysis and review with other investment professionals in the firm. Some portfolio company participation as a Board Observer will be necessary.
- Reviewing and evaluating new business plans.
- Sourcing new investment opportunities through strategic analysis of market sectors and identifying appropriate targets, attending industry events and conferences, and contacting and building relationships with executives.
- Participating in operational activities related to new company formation.
- Collaborating on internal fund and firm initiatives.
Requirements
- A PhD or MD is highly desirable for this position but is not essential.
- At least 2 years of work experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, equity research, venture capital, or other investment-related roles; in business development, corporate development, or other strategic functions within pharmaceutical or biotech companies; or, in scientific research roles in academia or industry.
- Ability to work independently and productively and thrive in a loosely-structured environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated eagerness to learn, especially across new scientific and technical domains.
- Ability to process and synthesize high volumes of scientific and clinical data into clear, actionable insights.
- Genuine interest in networking and in building trusted, long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and investors.
- Aptitude for using AI tools to enhance analysis
- Strong written and oral interpersonal skills.
- This position is based in London and requires candidates to work onsite three days per week.
If you are interested, please submit your application here.