Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

About the role

The equity research associate will support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies. Responsibilities include conducting proprietary research, evaluating drug pipelines, writing research reports, building financial models, and interfacing with company management teams.

Responsibilities

• Conducting proprietary research and evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts
• Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry/ company news
• Delving into intellectual property and following patent litigation concerning pharmaceuticals
• Building and maintaining financial models and PowerPoint decks
• Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas
• Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc)
• Must be fully licensed
• Science background required; MD or PhD preferred
• Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term
• Hard-working, attention to detail, team player
• Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data
• Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable
• High proficiency in written/verbal communication
• Can type >120 words per minute
• Experience writing quality sell side reports, producing PowerPoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g., functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc)
• Experience building financial models using Excel is a plus

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc)
• Must be fully licensed
• Science background required; MD or PhD preferred
• Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term
• Hard-working, attention to detail, team player
• Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data
• Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable
• High proficiency in written/verbal communication
• Can type >120 words per minute
• Experience writing quality sell side reports, producing PowerPoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g., functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc)
• Experience building financial models using Excel is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000

Schedule

Full Time