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By Lucy Parkinson, Senior Research Manager, LSN
LSN Research often hears from investors that when choosing a company to invest in, a sound management team is just as important a factor as the quality of that company's technology. Developing an innovative biotech or medtech product is a lengthy process fraught with risks, and it takes a strong management team to successfully guide a scientific discovery through all the challenging steps. So what are the qualities of the ideal management team, and how will investors judge whether yours has what it takes? Investors have reported the following important attributes.
- A Balance of Expertise
It goes without saying that investors feel most confident working with people who are experts in their fields of technology. However, many investors have told us that they look for management teams with a balance of skills, both in science and in business. While deep expertise in a company's area of technology is valued, some investors are apprehensive about working with a scientist who has a solely academic background and lacks familiarity with the mechanics of turning IP into a commercial business. For example, an inexperienced manager might not be able to position the company to meet the needs of commercial partners, even if the company's scientific program is carried out highly effectively...
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Life Science Investor Mandates 
