Asabys Partners · Barcelona, SpainHow to ApplyInterested candidates can submit their CV and a short motivation statement to:info@asabys.com. Deadline for applications: January 9th, 2026.About AsabysAsabys Partners is a leading venture capital firm based in Barcelona, investing in breakthrough health technologies across biotech, medical technologies, and digital health. With a strong track record of backing transformative companies and translating cutting-edge science into real-world impact, we are now launching a new fund dedicated to company creation originating from Spanish academia, and selectively, to seed investments in emerging biotech and medtech ventures.We are expanding our leadership team and seeking a new Partner to help shape the strategy, build the next generation of disruptive companies, and drive the fund's scientific and investment vision.Role OverviewThe Partner will play a central role in the fund's sourcing, creation, and development of new biotech/medtech companies in partnership with top academic institutions and scientific founders. This is a senior, high-impact position for someone who combines deep scientific expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a strong network in the biotech or medtech innovation ecosystem. The candidate will work alongside the two existing partners of the Fund and will be part of a larger, dedicated team, supported by the overall Asabys structure.The Partner will be responsible for identifying breakthrough science, designing and evaluating company-creation theses, building founding teams, driving investment decisions, and supporting portfolio companies from incubation through early clinical development.Key ResponsibilitiesCompany Creation & Sourcing- Identify high-potential scientific opportunities emerging from Spanish universities, research centres, and technology transfer offices.- Lead scientific and strategic evaluation of new company-creation projects.- Work closely with academic founders to define value proposition, development roadmap, IP strategy, and company structure.Investment Strategy & Execution- Drive deal flow, conduct due diligence, and present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee.- Lead negotiation of term sheets and investment agreements.- Contribute to fund strategy, portfolio construction, and long-term value creation.Portfolio Leadership- Serve on Boards or act as Board Observer for selected portfolio companies.- Advise management teams on scientific, development, regulatory, and fundraising topics.- Support companies through key early milestones (PoC, preclinical development, IND-enabling studies, Series A fundraising).Ecosystem & Network Building- Cultivate a strong presence within the Spanish and European biotech research and innovation community.- Build long-term partnerships with academia, TTOs, CROs, KOLs, and industry stakeholders.- Represent Asabys at conferences, scientific meetings, and investor events.- Support fundraising activities, representing the fund's scientific and investment vision.Professional ProfileWe are seeking a candidate with a strong combination of scientific excellence, entrepreneurial instinct, strategic thinking, and leadership capacity.Required Qualifications- PhD in Life Sciences, MD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific/medical degree.- 10+ years of experience in biotech/medtech R&D, venture capital, tech transfer, entrepreneurship, or company creation.- Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific innovation and translate discovery into investable company theses.- A strong professional network within academia, the biotech/medtech innovation ecosystem, and corporate pharma/medtech players.- Prior experience in early-stage company building, venture creation, or serving on Boards is a strong advantage.- Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish recommended.- Based in Spain, preferably Barcelona or Madrid.Personal Traits- Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building companies from scratch.- Ability to influence, inspire, and collaborate with scientific founders and management teams.- Strong people leadership mindset, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team, while actively contributing to a collaborative, respectful and excellence-driven culture at Asabys.- Strategic, analytical, and comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.- Strong communication and storytelling skills.- Appetite to operate in a dynamic, cutting-edge, high-ambition VC environment.What We Offer- A senior leadership role within one of Spain's top healthcare venture capital funds.- The opportunity to lead the creation of next-generation biotech/medtech companies with high scientific and societal impact.- Direct involvement in investment decision-making and portfolio strategy.- A collaborative, mission-driven team and a long-term partnership track.- Remuneration package according to the prior experience of the candidate, within the benchmark of European VCs.