Job Description:
The SMid-Cap Biotechnology Equity Research team covers companies spanning three main disease areas of oncology, central nervous system disorders, and rare diseases. The lead analyst is top three ranked in the Institutional Investor vote for the smid biotech category. In 2021 the team worked on several priced IPOs and add ons and is currently vetting a number of additional transactions. This means that the candidate for this position should be intellectually curious and have a deep desire to learn.
The ideal candidate possesses a life science background and experience with financial modeling in either sell-side research or healthcare investment banking.
He or she will work alongside the Senior Analyst and Associates in all aspects of the research process, from idea generation to modeling, including but not limited to the following:
Write industry and company reports and company launch initiationsDevelop doctor/patient surveys and conduct doctor interviews to understand market dynamics, demand and future projectionBuild financial models to quantitatively analyze company valuationsDemonstrate industry knowledge (such as regulatory, pricing) from early stage study to market approvalBuild relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companiesSeek out new, value-added and/or unusual sources of informationHave ability to monitor news flow and highlight stock-impacting updates when the Senior Analyst is travelingInteract regularly with sales, trading and external clients and if performance on team is strong enough, take on coverage of individual names over timeThis position has a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week.
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience (Advanced degree in life science discipline is a plus but not required)Strong writing and financial modeling skills is a mustIdeal candidate would have 1-4 years of experience in biotech in equity research, buy side experience or investment banking experienceMust enjoy following the stock market and doing desktop and field researchAcademic background in a life science field and should have basic understanding of economics, macroeconomic factors and policyMust have excellent communications skills, written and verbalMust have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-taskMust work well in a collaborative team environmentMust have strong desire to be a team player and view team’s success as a reflection of individual successShift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40