Senior Venture Capital & Strategic Investment Subject Matter Expert

Position Overview

The Senior Venture Capital & Strategic Investment Subject Matter Expert position will support the development of a strategic investment capability within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to advance the objectives of the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR®) and other national health security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and launch of an ASPR strategic investment capability designed to advance national health security and pharmaceutical supply chain resilience.
• Develop foundational investment strategies, governance models, and operating frameworks for an evergreen-style investment fund.
• Advise leadership on fund structure, capital deployment models, investment criteria, risk management, and portfolio governance.
• Evaluate best practices from venture capital, private equity, Government-sponsored investment initiatives, and strategic innovation funds.
• Develop recommendations for capital allocation strategies that balance mission impact, innovation acceleration, and long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate relationships with leading venture capital firms, private equity firms, institutional investors, family offices, strategic corporate investors, and global capital providers.
• Identify and engage funding sources with access to large-scale investment capital ranging from billions to trillions of dollars in assets under management.
• Support fundraising strategy, investor outreach, and partnership development activities.
• Serve as a liaison between ASPR leadership and financial market participants.
• Develop partnership models that encourage private-sector participation in public-interest investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders across the investment ecosystem.
• Engage with senior leaders from major financial institutions, investment banks, venture capital firms, and strategic investment organizations.
• Facilitate discussions, partnerships, and strategic collaborations between Government and private-sector investors.
• Communicate investment priorities and program objectives to external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
• Advisory on policies supporting public-private investment vehicles and innovation financing mechanisms.
• Aid in developing regulatory, governance, and compliance frameworks necessary to support investment activities.
• Support the creation of strategic plans and roadmaps for long-term investment program growth.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Public Policy, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, strategic investing, corporate development, or public-sector investment programs.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or managing investment funds, venture portfolios, strategic investment initiatives, or public-private investment vehicles.
• Strong network within venture capital, private equity, institutional investment, and financial services communities.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, national security technologies, or critical infrastructure investments.
• Experience engaging executive-level stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships.
• Deep understanding of capital formation, fund governance, portfolio management, and investment strategy.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or managing evergreen funds, innovation funds, corporate venture funds, or mission-driven investment platforms.
• Direct experience working with federal agencies, public-private partnerships, or Government-sponsored investment initiatives.
• Familiarity with Federal acquisition, contracting, grant, cooperative agreement, and investment mechanisms.

Required

• Must be a US Citizen or a Full Green Card holder.