Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Equity Research Associate – Biotechnology

Top investment bank seeking an Equity Research Associate to support a senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proprietary research and evaluate drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts
• Write research reports including initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry/company news
• Analyze intellectual property and monitor patent litigation related to pharmaceuticals
• Build and maintain financial models and PowerPoint presentations
• Develop and execute differentiated project ideas
• Engage with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors
• Contribute to a highly motivated team aiming to become top-ranked in the biotech industry

Key Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc.); must be fully licensed
• Science background required; MD or PhD preferred
• Motivated to advance in the sell-side industry long-term
• Hard-working, detail-oriented, and a team player
• Strong analytical skills in evaluating 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 and verbal communication
• Typing speed greater than 120 words per minute
• Experience writing quality sell-side reports, producing PowerPoint presentations, and creating detailed financial models (e.g., functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models)
• Experience building financial models using Excel is a plus

Compensation and Location

Primary Location: Full Time

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000