# Investment Director (Lyon, France)

> ARCHIMED · Munich, Germany · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Open positions

## Description

**Job Location : Lyon, France  
**

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About ARCHIMED**

With offices in Europe, North America and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus include Biopharma Products, Consumer Health, Healthcare IT, In Vitro Diagnostics, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, MedTech, and Pharma Services.

ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €8 billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

**The Team**

• An international team (with more than 30 nationalities) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors

• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris, Ponts et Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.

• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i, Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings, capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik, Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary)

### Responsibilities

-   **Investment Strategy and Planning:**

-   Develop and implement the investment strategy in alignment with the firm’s objectives.
-   Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.
-   Conduct market research and analysis to support investment decisions.

-   **Deal Sourcing and Origination:**

-   Source and originate new investment opportunities through industry contacts, networking, and market research.
-   Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, brokers, and other deal sources.
-   Evaluate potential investments and present opportunities to the investment committee.

-   **Due Diligence:**

-   Lead due diligence efforts including financial, operational, and legal assessments.
-   Work with internal and external advisors to conduct thorough due diligence.
-   Develop investment theses and valuation models.

-   **Transaction Execution:**

-   Negotiate and structure investment transactions.
-   Manage the drafting and review of legal documents and agreements.
-   Oversee the closing process for investments.

-   **Portfolio Management:**

-   Monitor and manage portfolio companies to maximize value creation.
-   Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio company management teams.
-   Develop and implement exit strategies to realize returns on investments.

-   **Team Leadership and Development:**

-   Lead and mentor junior investment professionals.
-   Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
-   Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.

## Requirements

-   **Education:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred.

-   **Experience:**

-   Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in private equity or in the Healthcare industry.
-   Proven track record of leading successful investments and managing portfolio companies.

-   **Skills:**

-   Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
-   Excellent negotiation and deal structuring capabilities.
-   Deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.
-   Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
-   Excellent communication and presentation skills.

-   **Personal Attributes:**

-   High level of integrity and professionalism.
-   Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
-   Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
-   Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

## Apply

[Apply at ARCHIMED](https://apply.workable.com/archimed/j/50A51C01E3/apply)

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