BioGenerator is looking for a talented and ambitious Healthcare Executive in Residence, BioGenerator Ventures to assist BioGenerator’s team in building promising new St. Louis companies, and to help BioGenerator Ventures’ portfolio of over 50 active companies. BioGenerator is the startup arm of BioSTL, which has been a leader in the long-term development of St. Louis’ bioscience startup ecosystem. BioGenerator Ventures’ current portfolio is aligned with St. Louis’s strengths, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, agtech, food/nutrition, and healthcare. In 2021, BioGenerator Ventures invested in 18 startup companies and the BioGenerator Ventures portfolio raised over $1B in capital. In total, these portfolio companies have raised over $2.5B.
Through its Executive in Residence (EIR) program, BioGenerator supports a group of experienced business leaders to help build the next generation of St. Louis technology companies. In various combinations, BioGenerator’s EIRs help source, build, and manage BioGenerator companies. The talented group is also critical to establishing BioGenerator’s sector strategy and investment thesis. Examples of current BioGenerator EIRs include:
The Executive in Residence role is an independent contractor position. The role provides executives with runway to build or recruit St. Louis-based startups. In many instances, EIRs have moved on to become CEO or part of the leadership of the new company.
BioGenerator, the startup arm of BioSTL creates and grows innovative companies through its two complementary approaches — investing through BioGenerator Ventures and comprehensive startup support through BioGenerator Labs.
As a consultant to the BioGenerator Ventures team, the Executive in Residence will actively participate in the following:
This is a contract position through BioGenerator. The contracted work will be performed in St. Louis, MO. The role will likely run 20 to 40 hours per week over a term of six to 18 months.
Please upload a detailed letter of interest and resume on the BioSTL.org website under the Healthcare Executive in Residence heading. Confidential inquiries can be submitted to cbolten@biogenerator.org with Healthcare Executive in Residence in the subject line. For more information, visit Biogenerator.org, and biostl.org.
Full vaccination status against Covid is required. Exemptions may be granted for medical contraindications and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Exemption requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
BioGenerator is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable ecosystem. We are committed to seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences who will bring diverse perspectives to this work.
BioGenerator, the startup arm of BioSTL creates and grows innovative companies through its two complementary approaches — investing through BioGenerator Ventures and comprehensive startup support through BioGenerator Labs. Visit BioGenerator.org for additional information and follow us on twitter @BioGeneratorSTL.
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 at @BioSTL.