Associate, Investments, Novo Holdings Asia (Based in Singapore)
Novo Holdings Asia is looking for an ambitious and proactive Associate to join our Singapore team. The Associate will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments in the healthcare and life science industry. We offer a unique opportunity for personal and professional development in a dynamic, ambitious, and professional work environment.
About Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings is a world leading healthcare and life sciences investor. Novo Holdings is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic enterprise foundations.
Our headquarters is in Copenhagen and we also operate from offices in London, San Francisco, Boston, Singapore, Shanghai and Mumbai. We are the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novonesis A/S and manage an investment portfolio of 181 companies with a long-term return perspective. Through our Seeds, Venture, Growth and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had Total Assets under Management of DKK 694 billion (EUR 93 billion)
We are a team of 205 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, all sharing the same mission: to invest for the benefit of people and the planet. Our company culture is characterized by collaboration, respect and inclusion.
Our Asian investment platform was established in 2020, with offices in Singapore in 2021 and Shanghai in 2022. We established our Mumbai office in 2025 to expand our Asian footprint.
Our Asia team comprises of 22 professionals and invests in healthcare companies across the continent with 17 portfolio companies and 6 LP investments. We see tremendous long term investment opportunities in this region given the dynamic nature and fast-growing life science sector.
Requirements
Role & Responsibilities
As an Associate, you will be based out of Singapore and instrumental in all aspects of the investment and portfolio management process, including:
- Deal execution: Conduct financial modelling, valuation, commercial and market analysis, and due diligence
- Investment evaluation: Support screening, opportunity assessments, and preparation of investment committee materials
- Portfolio support: Monitor and report on portfolio performance; assist in strategic initiatives for value creation with management teams
- Project management: Coordinate due diligence workstreams (commercial, legal, financial, etc.)
- Research: Continuously build expertise in healthcare/life sciences via market research, expert calls, and industry events
- Collaboration: Work closely with regional teams in Singapore and Shanghai and global teams across Copenhagen, London, San Francisco, and Boston to leverage the full Novo Holdings platform
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier institution (Bachelor’s or higher)
- 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or investing roles
- Robust financial modelling skills, including ability to build 3-statement models from first principles and evaluate LBO models
- Experience with due diligence, valuation, and investment execution
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-border team. Passion for healthcare and life sciences; sector knowledge (e.g., MedTech, pharma services, biotech) and experience is a plus
Application and Information
We are looking for someone who sees this as a long-term opportunity to grow and build their career within Novo Holdings. We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and before 5 April 2026
To apply, please send your CV by clicking on the “Apply” button.
For further information about Novo Holdings, please visit www.novoholdings.dk