What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Venture Capital Director position at Lensa?
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At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.
Senior Venture Capital Director
Are you passionate about transforming the future of life sciences through innovative investment strategies? Leaps by Bayer, the strategic investment unit of Bayer, is seeking a Senior Venture Capital Director to drive our mission forward. Leaps is dedicated to investing in innovative science and exceptional teams that challenge the status quo and align with our goal of "health of all, hunger for none. In the realm of health, we are focused on pioneering technologies that redefine medical care, transitioning from merely treating symptoms to curing and preventing diseases. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of health, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Venture Capital Director are to:
Investment Strategy & Execution
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 04/03/2026.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge
Division: Enabling Functions
Reference Code: 863025
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.
Senior Venture Capital Director
Are you passionate about transforming the future of life sciences through innovative investment strategies? Leaps by Bayer, the strategic investment unit of Bayer, is seeking a Senior Venture Capital Director to drive our mission forward. Leaps is dedicated to investing in innovative science and exceptional teams that challenge the status quo and align with our goal of "health of all, hunger for none. In the realm of health, we are focused on pioneering technologies that redefine medical care, transitioning from merely treating symptoms to curing and preventing diseases. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of health, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Venture Capital Director are to:
Investment Strategy & Execution
- Develop rationale and business cases for investing in selected technologies;
- Develop a network and follow scientific and technological developments in selected areas (e.g., autoimmune, oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiometabolic etc.);
- Conduct due diligence and support deal execution.
- Support the governance, day-to-day management, performance management, and strategic decisions of the portfolio companies (PortCos);
- Support the PortCos in operations where applicable;
- Monitor and report the progress of PortCos;
- Prepare and facilitate venture milestones; review and make recommendations on go/no-go decision points.
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Science relevant topics for Venture-specific technology (PhD/MD strongly preferred);
- Board experience (as board director or observer);
- Track record of successfully leading long-term projects;
- Experience in the evaluation of early technologies and a sound understanding of the investment space;
- Strong leadership skills, entrepreneurship, and ambition;
- Ability to interface startup-like realities of the Ventures to the realities of a big corporation (reports, deadlines, etc.);
- Excellent problem-solving ability;
- Proven ability to lead and thrive in complex, often ambiguous situations.
- At least 3-5 years Venture Capital expereince
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 04/03/2026.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge
Division: Enabling Functions
Reference Code: 863025
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $214,240 - $321,360