Director of Research - Medtech and Healthcare Services

What You'll Do

• Research Planning: Collaborate with the Global Head of Healthcare to design and implement primary research initiatives, focusing on key areas within Medtech, Life Sciences Tools and Services.
• Idea Generation: Generates ideas to generate content that are timely, topical, and aligned with the interests of US institutional investors.
• Expert Interviews: Lead and moderate interviews with physicians, researchers, and industry executives from Guidepoint’s extensive network of over 700,000 professionals, ensuring the extraction of valuable insights.
• Preparation and Analysis: Conduct thorough preparation for interviews by analyzing public company SEC filings, reviewing investor presentations, monitoring news releases, and assessing Wall Street research reports to ensure informed discussions.
• Team Management: Guide and mentor a team of junior analysts responsible for developing corporate content pertinent to the medtech, life sciences tools and healthcare services sectors, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Client Engagement: Develop and implement client engagement plans that reflect the unique needs and pipeline of relevant clients, maximizing their utilization of our Insights content.
• Training and Development: Provide rigorous ongoing training for junior analysts on various industry topics, including market analysis, investment research methodologies, mergers & acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts to enhance their professional growth.
• Collaboration: Partner with the outreach team to highlight content that have actionable takeaways to clients.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• 15+ years of investment related research experience on buyside or sell side covering Medtech, Life Sciences Tools or Healthcare Services sector.
• Experience conducting therapeutics/medtech/services/company research is required.
• Highly motivated and driven individual that demonstrated consistent outperformance.
• Proven track record of conducting and moderating expert interviews.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information from various sources.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams, with effective mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and tools, along with a strong understanding of investment principles and market trends.
• Able to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

• The annual base salary for this position is $200,000 - $250,000.
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
• You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events