Director, Life Sciences & Healthcare

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CIBC Innovation Banking

CIBC is a leading Canadian-based financial institution with over 45,000 employees globally and annual revenue in excess of $15 billion. We’re on a mission to build the relationship-focused bank of the future and we’re looking for the passionate collaborators, innovators, advisors, and leaders who can get us there. Our distinct culture is built on a shared commitment to do what’s right for our clients, our people, and our communities, and we strive for excellence in everything we do.

CIBC Innovation Banking partners with entrepreneurs and their investors to help them achieve their ambitions each and every day. With a coast to coast market presence in Canada and the United States, we strive to make capital accessible so that leaders driving our innovation economy forward can thrive.

We recognize that companies in the innovation economy have unique financing requirements during their growth cycle. Our specialized team leverages their industry knowledge and extensive deal experience to offer tailored venture debt, growth capital, and leveraged lending to further accelerate the strategic plans of high growth tech and life science companies across North America, United Kingdom and select European countries.

The Innovation Bank’s Life Science and Healthcare team, based in Menlo Park and Boston, focus on partnering with HealthTech, medical technology, diagnostics/tools, and healthcare service companies and their investors at every stage of the business life cycle.

Our creative approach forges meaningful relationships with world-class investors, executives, and key opinion leaders. The Innovation Bank’s culture empowers each team member with countless professional development opportunities, all rooted in our entrepreneurial mindset and subsector industry expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Director’s primary responsibilities will be participating in all aspects of the investment process, from initial screening and due diligence, through approval, documentation, and post-investment monitoring. The role will encompass extensive interaction with a wide-range of North American based companies backed by industry leading venture capitalist, private and public equity investors.

How You’ll Succeed

Assessing investment opportunities in the Life Science and Healthcare sectors Performing deal evaluation, due diligence, industry / comparable company analysis, financial modeling, and legal documentationProvide productive mentorship and real-time feedback to AssociatesServe as integral member of investment team identifying material risks, potential mitigants, and actively participate in candid transaction dialogue focused on delivering for our clients.Monitoring market trends and closely tracking the portfolio macro and micro dynamics.Maintain and develop client relationships, exploring opportunities to provide additional credit and non-credit services. Seek to become trusted advisor through regular client contact and relationship building.Partners with cross-functional teams throughout the firm to enhance CIBC’s functional capabilities.

Who You Are

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

You can demonstrate experience with

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMBA or CFA preferredAt least 5-7 years of work experience with ideally healthcare investment or commercial banking, consulting, or industry experience.Effective written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical approach with strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing demands and requirements in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of U.S. healthcare regulatory system fundamentals and innovative frameworks driving a transition to value-base care modelsFinancial statements analysis and modeling, financial accounting competency, and capital structure optimizationSelf-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to work independently.Good communication, interpersonal & team skills.Must be highly motivated, perseverant and resilient in pursuing objectives despite challenges.Strong negotiating, relationship management and sales skills.Possess mature business judgment and be proactive, well organized and results-oriented.Must have ability to travel as needed.

You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000-$185,000 for the San Francisco, CA market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What You Need To Know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.comYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

CA - San Francisco - 101 2nd St.

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Banking, Business Banking, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Community Connections, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Group Problem Solving, Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Innovative Solutions, Long Term Planning, People Management, Portfolio Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management