Business Unit Head

Wat ga je doen?

You are an experienced manager with business development skills. FFUND is a high impact Life Sciences consultancy company that specializes in securing financing and deals for European start-ups and scale-ups. With our driven team and in-depth knowledge, we strive to create long-lasting customer relations to effectively secure funding for their innovative technologies.

Our growing company is seeking a business unit head for the Venture Finance Services (VFS), who is dedicated to expanding the impact of FFUND in Europe by growing the Venture Finance business unit. As business unit head VFS, you are enthusiastic to lead the operations, client relations and business development of the unit, and are driven to develop and implement future strategies for the growth of the business.

At the start, you will adopt a core team of ±8 people, including multiple consultants, senior consultants and business experts (entrepreneurs) that are ready to work with you. The services that your team delivers, include financial controlling & project/contract management, and full Investor fundraising trajectories (incl. investor matchmaking). Your clients can also choose to hire parts of the investor fundraising trajectories in the form of expert products: investor readiness packages, market analysis, company valuations, and targeted investor lists.

As business unit manager, you are responsible for the effective and inspirational leadership of the team, the proceses that ensure quality of the services, strategic relations with clients and investors, as well as generating new business by attracting and talking to new potential customers. You will report the reslts and progress of your business unit to the management of the company.

You are passionate about the field of life science innovations and have proven experience in working with start-ups and scale-ups (interaction with C-level and/or shareholders), are business smart and skilled to balance the cost-benefit of your team and business unit.

Wat vragen wij?

• More than 8 years’ work experience, of which 5+ in consulting and/or venture building, prefereably in the Biotech and/or Pharma/Life Sciences industry
• You have a MSc. or PhD in business or finance.
• A PhD in the Life Science field and/or MBA is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent understanding of startup/scaleup ecosystems and entrepreneurial challenges.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Proven business development experience and track-record..
• Bringing a network of investors and key players in the Dutch/European Life Sciences is seen as a plus.
• A hands-on mentality and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Wat bieden wij?

You will join the team at our office in Abcoude, giving you the unique opportunity to expand our business and contribute to the FFUND’s establishment. Your expertise is critical for our successful growth, meaning you will enjoy a lot of responsibility and impact regarding key decisions. As a Business Unit Head at FFUND you will receive:

• A fixed salary between, pension plan, profit sharing on the delivered results of the business unit;
• A 0.8-1FTE position, a standard fulltime position at FFUND is 40 hours;
• Many opportunities for growth, and exciting dynamics of a scale-up environment, including a flat hierarchy with short communication lines;
• Development possibilities, including external training opportunities;
• Work life balance thanks to flexible working hours and mobile working (up to 3 days a week);
• An open culture with driven and ambitious colleagues to bring our services to the world;
• Bonus sharing system, directly benefit from the company’s success when becoming a permanent employee;
• Hybrid working options. Possibility to work abroad upto 6 weeks a year.