Partner 16, Associate, Business Development, Healthcare

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds.

We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Accolade, BigHat Biosciences, Cedar, Devoted Health, EQRx, Freenome, Insitro, Omada Health, and PatientPing. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

The Role

The Bio+Health Business Development team supports and consults portfolio teams on their go-to-market strategy across market development and business development. The Associate will build commercial and strategic partnership opportunities for the portfolio within our network of executives, privately held companies, and federal agencies. Our team’s goal is to support each portfolio company in its pursuit of product-market-fit and scaled commercialization. 

The BD Associate will be a key member of the Bio+Health Business Development team managing day to day interaction with the portfolio companies.  This team member will manage connections with industry partners, relationships and tracking of interactions, preparation of documents, project management and account management.  

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Assist in the Firm's relationships with corporate partners in Healthcare
• Track partnership opportunities and maintain internal systems
• Support the coordination of internal projects
• Assist in organizing events, roundtables, and industry convenings with partners
• Create presentation materials for internal and external audiences
• Maintain documentation and dashboards that track partner engagement, meetings, and outcomes
• Support the coordination and organization of corporate partner touchpoints

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in healthcare, consulting, partnerships, project coordination, or related roles
• Self starter, strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across operational groups
• Experience in consulting, operations, project management, or similar roles where organization and relationship management were important
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and track detailed follow-ups
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Suite and presentation tools
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $163,000 - $190,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

a16z culture 

• We do only first class business and only in a first class way
• We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business 
• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
• We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
• We celebrate the good times
• We do it for the team
• We play to win

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolut