JA

Joseph Anderson

Partner at Sofinnova Partners

London, England

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Skills

Venture Capital
Investments
Biotechnology
Public Equity Offerings
Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Lifesciences
Corporate Development
Portfolio Management
Pharmaceutical Industry
Hedge Funds
Equities
Private Equity
Valuation
Due Diligence

Education

  • BSc First Class Hons

    Queen Mary College University of London

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    University of Aston

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2020

Various Companies

2009

  • Board Director

    2009

    F2G Ltd Aug 2022 - present Autolus Therapeutics Feb 2016 - present Algeta ASA 2009 - 2013 (acquired by Bayer) Amarin plc 2009 - 2013 Epigenomics Ag 2012 - 2014 Cytos Biotechnology Ag 2012 - 2016 (Merged with Kuros Bioscience AG)

Arix Bioscience plc

2016 - 2020

  • Arix Bioscience plc, Cofounder, CEO and CIO

    2016 - 2020

2004 - 2015

  • Partner

    2004 - 2015

    Partner at Abingworth, a leading life science investment firm with offices in the UK, California and Boston. Led investments in US and EU life science and healthcare companies, taking board seats where relevant and an active role in developing the businesses. Established and led the successful VIPE practice (venture investing in public equities). Also founded and co-managed Abingworth's public equities hedge fund with a 10 year track record of success.

  • Head of Global Healthcare Equities and Portfolio Manager

    1999 - 2003

    Led a team of analysts generating healthcare stock ideas for global equities portfolios across First State Group. Founded and managed the S&P A-rated Global Health and Biotechnology Fund.

  • Pharmaceuticals Analyst

    1998 - 1999

    Sell-side analyst responsible for European Pharmaceutical coverage. In depth thematic research notes as well as company specific reports and recommendations.

1990 - 1998

  • Head of Strategy Group

    1990 - 1998

    Led the strategy and policy research team, supporting the Board in developing strategy and promoting medical science globally. Member of the Wellcome Trust Management Committee.

  • Head of Research

    1985 - 1989

    Consultancy team specialising in analysis and advice on medical research and the healthcare industry for internal and external clients