Investment Manager – Venture Capital

Early-stage life sciences venture investingLead Queensland BioCatalyst ecosystem developmentBrisbane / Queensland basedBrandon Capital is Australasia’s leading life science venture capital firm, investing in breakthrough biomedical technologies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes globally. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US, the firm has built a strong track record in identifying world-class research, creating and backing more than 50 start-up companies, many of which originated through its Brandon BioCatalyst program, a unique collaboration between superannuation funds, CSL, government partners and over 50 major medical research institutes and hospitals.Our client is now seeking a (Senior) Investment Manager / QLD BioCatalyst Lead, to play a pivotal role in both the firm’s early-stage investment activities and the ongoing development of Queensland’s biotech and venture capital ecosystem. This position sits within Brandon Capital’s investment team and will also lead Queensland-based initiatives for Brandon BioCatalyst.Working closely with founders, researchers, tech-transfer teams and senior stakeholders, you will lead due diligence on seed-stage opportunities, structure transactions, prepare investment recommendations and support portfolio companies through development and commercialisation. The role also carries a strategic ecosystem-building mandate where you will foster relationships with universities, MRIs, state government partners and investors, while championing sector initiatives across Queensland.We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds but ideally, the successful candidate will bring strong technical foundations (PhD/MD preferred) with demonstrated experience in commercialising life science research and some prior investing experience. We will consider candidates with experience gained in technology transfer or business development (ideally at a biotech company) which will be coupled with the strong technical foundations. You will be highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, opportunity assessment, financial and valuation modelling, deal structuring and guiding early-stage teams. A strong understanding of Queensland’s research landscape and networks across the biotech ecosystem will be advantageous.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in one of the region’s most influential life sciences investment platforms. You will join a highly collegiate, mission-driven team with a global footprint, and play a central role in advancing high-impact medical innovation while shaping Queensland’s emerging biotech sector.