# Research, Equity Research - Pharmaceuticals [Morgan Stanley](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/morgan-stanley.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Research](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/research.md) Morgan Stanley is hiring a Research, Equity Research - Pharmaceuticals in London. Posted 2026-07-20; applications close 2026-09-18. **Apply**: https://ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/London-United-Kingdom/Research--Pharmaceuticals_JR040664 Posted 2d ago. ## Role details ## Company Overview Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of clients’ investment process. The team strives to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side—through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors. The focus is on risk-reward essentials: identifying investor debates, assessing potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence clients need to validate investment decisions. Equity analysts cover approximately 2,900 stocks, while economists, strategists, and fixed income analysts cover major regions and other asset classes around the globe. ## Role **What will you be doing?** - Independently write pharmaceutical sector and company research reports. - Prepare pre-results and post-results updates on companies. - Build, develop, and maintain comprehensive financial models. - Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Perform value-add analysis and interpret data on market and economic events to identify and describe trends. - Attend and report on corporate events, roadshows, company presentations, and conferences. - Manage client requests and take ownership of workflow. ## Qualifications **What we’re looking for:** - At least 1 year of previous work experience in equity research or IBD, including M&A or leveraged finance. - Strong interest in the financial markets. - Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to deliver results. - Superb communication skills and ability to work as a team player. - Intellectual curiosity, focus, and excellent quantitative and analytical skills. - Keen research instinct and innovative problem-solving abilities. - Commitment to excellence, with high professional and ethical standards. - A science-related degree such as medicine, pharmacology, medicinal sciences, medicinal chemistry, veterinary science, or equivalent; alternatively, relevant healthcare work experience. ## What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley At Morgan Stanley, the firm raises, manages and allocates capital for clients—helping them reach their goals in a differentiated way. Values including putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back guide day-to-day decisions for clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees across 1,200 offices in 42 countries. You will work alongside highly capable teams in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, supported by diverse backgrounds and experiences. The firm offers attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks, as well as ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. ## Regulatory Requirements and Flexible Work **Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:** If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. **Flexible work statement:** Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to the recruitment team to find out more. ## Equal Opportunity Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on skills and talents. ## Applying to this role This Research, Equity Research - Pharmaceuticals role at Morgan Stanley runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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