We are offering a fixed‑term Analyst opportunity within our life‑science venture capital team. This role is designed for a scientifically trained professional who is interested in developing a practical understanding of venture investing, while contributing meaningfully to investment activity.

NZ Industry Placement

Life Sciences Venture Capital Industry Placement – Analyst
Location: New Zealand
Contract: Fixed‑term (6 months)
Working pattern: 0.5 FTE preferred but negotiable

About Us
Brandon Capital is Australia and New Zealand’s leading Life Sciences venture capital firm, focused on early-stage investments in the biotech sector and is the manager of the Brandon BioCatalyst Collaboration. BioCatalyst provides dedicated investment funding to support the commercialisation of early-stage medical research discoveries that originate from its member institutes.

Brandon Capital has its head office in Melbourne and footprint throughout Australia, as well as in the UK, US and New Zealand. Brandon Capital works closely with prospective and current investee companies to guide them through the early development phase, offering both scientific and commercial expertise and networks to support projects in meeting key commercial milestones.

About the Role

We are offering a fixed‑term Analyst opportunity within our life‑science venture capital team. This role is designed for a scientifically trained professional who is interested in developing a practical understanding of venture investing, while contributing meaningfully to investment activity.

The candidate will work in New Zealand as an integrated member of the Brandon Capital investment team, supporting the evaluation and development of early‑stage opportunities across biotechnology, medical devices, and related life‑science fields, and general New Zealand operations.

This is a developmental, analyst‑level role intended to build core investing skills through hands‑on exposure, mentorship, and structured involvement in real investment assessment and decisions. There will be further professional development opportunities, such as attending the Brandon BioCatalyst virtual internship programme.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with senior investment professionals, the Analyst will:

• Review and assess scientific, clinical, and commercial aspects of early‑stage life‑science opportunities
• Support technical, market, and competitive due diligence activities
• Assist with development planning, budgeting, and milestone mapping for prospective investments
• Attend meetings with companies and discussions with researchers, founders, clinicians, and external experts
• Support the preparation of materials for internal investment review processes
• Support operations and general New Zealand operations

About You

We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and motivated to learn how venture capital operates in practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced training in the life sciences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to assess complex scientific and commercial information and form sound, evidence-based judgements
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information for different audiences
• High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and contribute positively within a small, collaborative team
• The ability to think both critically and creatively, considering problems from multiple perspectives while maintaining a structured, systems-level view

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

If this sounds like you, apply now by submitting your resume and covering letter summarising your experience and outlining why you are interested in the role to info@bcpvc.com, subject line “NZ Industry Placement, Venture Capital”.

Applications Closing date – 21 May 2026

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the position and industry, there may be a requirement to work outside normal business hours and occasional travel.

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