Job Description
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds.
We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Accolade, BigHat Biosciences, Cedar, Devoted Health, EQRx, Freenome, Insitro, Omada Health, and PatientPing. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.
The Role
The Bio+Health Business Development team supports and consults portfolio teams on their go-to-market strategy across market development and business development. The Associate will build commercial and strategic partnership opportunities for the portfolio within our network of executives, privately held companies, and federal agencies. Our team’s goal is to support each portfolio company in its pursuit of product-market-fit and scaled commercialization.
The BD Associate will be a key member of the Bio+Health Business Development team managing day to day interaction with the portfolio companies. This team member will manage connections with industry partners, relationships and tracking of interactions, preparation of documents, project management and account management.
To join our team, you should be excited to:
Assist in the Firm's relationships with corporate partners in Healthcare
Track partnership opportunities and maintain internal systems
Support the coordination of internal projects
Assist in organizing events, roundtables, and industry convenings with partners
Create presentation materials for internal and external audiences
Maintain documentation and dashboards that track partner engagement, meetings, and outcomes
Support the coordination and organization of corporate partner touchpoints
Minimum Qualifications
2–3 years of experience in healthcare, consulting, partnerships, project coordination, or related roles
Self starter, strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and positive attitude
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across operational groups
Experience in consulting, operations, project management, or similar roles where organization and relationship management were important
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and track detailed follow-ups
Proficiency in Excel / Google Suite and presentation tools
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $163,000 - $190,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.
a16z culture
We do only first class business and only in a first class way
We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
We celebrate the good times
We do it for the team
We play to win
At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.
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