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Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies Financial GroupNew York, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Equity Research Associate

Top investment bank seeking an equity research associate to support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies.

Responsibilities will include :

  • Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry
  • 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

Key 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

  • Has 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

    • Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.

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