Associate or Senior Associate, Healthcare Investments - Toronto

ABOUT US

Peloton Search Partners is a Toronto based specialized recruitment firm with a focus on investment professionals, capital markets and industry positions. We work closely with the most prominent firms in private equity, infrastructure, private debt, hedge funds, pension funds, asset management, family offices, venture capital, corporate development and capital markets. As a result of our 30 + years of recruitment experience, we have a broad global and domestic reach and proven reputation for building high calibre and cohesive teams for our repeat clients, from partner to associate levels.

Our Client:

Sagard Holdings (“Sagard”) is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in Canada (Montreal, Toronto), the US, Europe and Asia. Since 2016, Sagard has grown exponentially. Assets under management have expanded from US$500M to more than US$27B and Sagard's team of diverse professionals has grown from 50 to more than 400 team members. Sagard invests across four asset classes: private equity, credit, real estate, and venture capital. Sagard was founded by Power Corporation of Canada as a complement to its global investment holdings and serves as one of its key strategic priorities with strong, long-term growth objectives. Sagard's entrepreneurial DNA is palpable across our entire team and is a platform built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Sagard looks to generate attractive returns by matching investment opportunities with flexible capital solutions and pairing entrepreneurs with teams that have deep industry knowledge. Sagard develops long-term partnerships and empowers the growth of its investments through a unique global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, advisors, and other valued relationships. Sagard is a UN PRI signatory and strives to measure and assess the social and economic impact it has on the people and businesses within our network, as well as on our society as a whole.

Sagard Healthcare Overview:

Sagard Healthcare invests in royalties and credit backed by approved and commercialized biopharmaceutical products, diagnostics and medical devices. We aim to accelerate the returns on innovation for owners of intellectual property while offering investors an attractive healthcare exposure largely uncorrelated to other asset classes.

Position overview:

Supporting the Sagard Healthcare investment team at Sagard Holdings, the selected candidate will be actively involved in the due diligence, financial modeling, valuation and execution of healthcare royalty and credit investments. This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to invest in the biopharmaceutical industry and to contribute to the success of a fast-growing alternative asset manager. We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial team focused on building a business for the long run.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research (e.g. reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, interviewing physicians, market research on product profiles, pricing, and adoption in the market) to support investment decisions in the Life Sciences sector.
• Support the deal team as it reviews new investments and help monitor existing investments. Analyze the treatment landscape and assess the clinical profile of pharmaceutical products.
• Develop and maintain sales forecasts and valuation models for products and companies of interest.
• Help build complex financial and patient-based models to assist in the investment process.
• Prepare investment presentations and memos, synthesizing key findings from research and financial analysis into actionable investment recommendations.
• Contribute to a flexible, team-oriented culture characterized by active, constructive debate.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Candidate has completed an undergraduate degree in Life Sciences, Commerce, Finance, or other related fields;
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience in asset management, investment banking or consulting, with a focus on biopharma or healthcare.
• Demonstrated interest in investing and understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry;
• Commitment to stay current on a variety of issues impacting the Life Sciences sector.
• Quantitative, with strong research, data analysis, financial modeling and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge of finance and accounting concepts;
• Must demonstrate Sagard's core values, including strong ethics, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks while producing high-quality deliverables under demanding timelines;
• Must have the capacity to adapt to change, to be versatile and flexible;
• Works effectively both in teams and independently;
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
• Based in Toronto, and able to adapt to a hybrid working model;

Our ideal candidate:

• Passion for biotech and healthcare therapeutics investing
• Strong familiarity with life sciences sector, including clinical trials, scientific publications, medical congresses, analyst reports, and databases
• Rigorous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; organized and outstanding attention to detail; a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, results-driven workplace; hard-working and willingness to work nights and weekends when required.
• Proactive and innovative - Thrives in an unstructured working environment; curious and eager to learn about a wide variety of topics; suggests new ideas and new ways of working
• Collaborative - Inclusive operating style coupled with a hands-on, results-oriented attitude.
• Excellent spoken and written in English

Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance. We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

All candidates are requested to apply to: Linda Nugent, Managing Partner, Peloton Search Partners at: [email protected]