Research Associate II - Biotechnology (Boston)

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Biotechnology Equity Research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medicine/science (PhD/MD a plus) with 2+ years of relevant experience (consulting, banking, equity research, etc.) and a strong understanding of the biotech industry/stocks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and analysis of biotechnology companies, assessing pre-clinical/clinical data, scientific risk, and commercial/competitive dynamics
• Lead diligence calls with physicians, scientists, and other external experts
• Communicate/present ideas to Analyst and develop written product synthesizing research into an informed investment thesis
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including drug forecasts, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and discounted cash flow analysis
• Monitor industry and macro trends impacting the sector
• Clearly state and defend the Analyst's investment thesis and outlook for each of the stocks under coverage
• Respond to basic questions from institutional sales and clients regarding covered companies, and industry questions and data requests
• Some travel (up to 20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline; PhD and/or MD preferred
• 2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience (consulting, banking, equity research) with a strong interest in the biotech industry

Skills

• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and priorities to ensure the meeting of deadlines
• Oral and Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand.
• Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Securities Analysis – Knowledge of economic, accounting, and financial principles and practices, the financial markets, the industry, the analysis and reporting of financial data, and associated terminology.

Pay

Salary: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more!