What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partner, Sanofi Ventures Asia position at sanofi?
Sanofi, a leading global healthcare company, is looking to hire a Partner to join Sanofi Ventures (SV) (www.sanofiventures.com) and help build the Sanofi Ventures Asia strategy. The goal is to support Sanofi’s mission of bringing innovation to patients around the world. SV is the corporate venture capital arm of Sanofi. SV has the ability to both seed and lead financings in early-stage private companies with innovative ideas, transformative new products, or breakthrough technologies that are of strategic interest to Sanofi. Among these areas are immunology, vaccines, oncology, and potential cures in other core areas of Sanofi’s business footprint. At SV, how we work is central to what we achieve. We are seeking a team oriented senior investor who thrives in a collaborative environment and can help expand SV’s therapeutic investment mandate in China. The ideal candidate brings significant investing experience, is deeply connected within the local innovation ecosystem, and can work seamlessly with the broader Sanofi organization while actively sourcing, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities. Main responsibilities: Team building: help build and scale Sanofi Ventures Asia to deliver on SV’s broader strategic and investment objectives across Sanofi. Deal Sourcing: develop and execute a structured, industry focused sourcing strategy. Proactively identify compelling opportunities by drilling into key therapeutic sectors and subsectors within the China and broader Asia innovation ecosystem. Lead Investments: drive end to end investment processes, including internal communication, cross functional coordination, and strategic alignment. Represent SV as a board director for portfolio companies as appropriate. Active Team Member: engage fully in all SV activities and represent the team effectively in both internal and external forums About you: BA with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant business experience in the Life Sciences industry, including a minimum of 5 years of investing experience in a successful VC firm. Preference for relevant graduate degree (MBA / MD / PhD) Valuable investment experience through a number of Life Sciences investments Selected candidate will have an engaged style of investment, leading process from origination to closing and to eventual exit, and deep ties to the local investing ecosystem. They will have experience of actively working on all aspects of the transaction (business plan, due diligence, valuation and modeling, leadership evaluation etc.). Key Behavioral and Leadership Attributes: Entrepreneurial and self-starter Ability to build trust with the management of portfolio companies and internal senior leaders Hard working, driven, results-oriented and focused on success Transparent and a team player, hands-on attitude, willingness to be actively involved in operations High ethical standards and integrity A focus on consistent excellence and ongoing improvement Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.