BioGenerator Investment Professionals

BioGenerator is seeking multiple qualified candidates to join our investment team. BioGenerator, the investment arm of BioSTL, produces a sustained pipeline of successful bioscience companies and entrepreneurs in St. Louis by creating, growing and investing in promising new enterprises. BioGenerator’s current portfolio is aligned with St. Louis’ strengths, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, agtech, food/nutrition, and health care. 

Job Responsibilities:

As a member of the BioGenerator investment team, these positions, utilizing scientific, finance, or business development experience, will actively participate in the following responsibilities. Available positions allow for different degrees of supporting or leadership roles, commensurate with demonstrated experience:

• Creating and building de novo St. Louis bioscience companies
• Investing in both seed-stage and venture-backed bioscience companies
• Providing analysis of potential investments including written and oral recommendations
• Supporting existing portfolio companies as they advance their products and business models
• Building and supporting investment syndicates
• Continuing to improve BioGenerator’s approaches through new ideas and problem solving

Qualifications/Experience:

• PhD in life sciences or equivalent career experience, or MBA with relevant professional experience
• Deep understanding of life science technology with an emphasis on applied and commercial applications
• Deeply committed to building an inclusive, diverse team and organizational culture
• Highest personal integrity
• For more advanced roles, venture capital or related professional investment experience is required
• Experience with startup creation, management, due diligence, and capitalization is preferred

Skills: 

• Demonstrated track record of independent analytical thinking and successful multi-tasking
• Ability to excel in a team setting and independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse constituents (investors, inventors, faculty, entrepreneurs)
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines promptly and efficiently
• Ability to dissect and understand complex scientific and business issues
• Management of internal and external resources across multiple simultaneous projects

Application:

Please send a detailed letter of interest and resume to cbolten@biogenerator.org with “Investment Team Role” in the subject line. Please note that successful applicants must reside in the St. Louis, Missouri region or be willing to immediately relocate to St. Louis. BioSTL is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all members. We seek individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences who bring diverse perspectives to work. This is an equal employment opportunity.

All employees must receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Exemptions may be granted for medical contraindications and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Exemption requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

About BioGenerator

BioGenerator, the investment arm of BioSTL, produces a sustained pipeline of successful bioscience companies and entrepreneurs in St. Louis by creating, growing and investing in promising new enterprises. Visit BioGenerator.org for additional information and follow us on twitter @BioGeneratorSTL.

About BioSTL

Since 2001, BioSTL has laid the foundation for St. Louis' innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that advance St. Louis’ leadership in solving important world challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and other technology areas. BioSTL has introduced nationally-acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), physical environment (including Cortex and BioGenerator Labs), entrepreneur support (Fundamentals), seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and public policy. Find us online at biostl.org and follow us on twitter @BioSTL.