Managing Director or Director, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology Oncology

Application Deadline :

12 / 13 / 2025

Address : 151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group : Customer Solutions

BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking treasury management as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service North American-domiciled financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting corporate lending and project financing merger and acquisitions advisory services securitization treasury management market risk management debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading. BMO Capital Markets has approximately 2700 professionals in 33 locations around the world. The Equity Research department covers close to 900 stocks across diverse sectors.

Our healthcare research team is currently searching for a Senior Biotechnology Research Analyst to lead coverage of small and mid-cap oncology companies.

Description

The Senior Biotechnology Research Analyst is responsible for leading BMOs coverage of small and mid-cap oncology companies across modalities and development stages. The individual serves as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate can translate scientific analysis and clinical data into differentiated and actionable investment theses for buy-side clients and other key stakeholders.

Experience / Skills

This role combines deep industry expertise with strategic thinking to deliver actionable insights innovative solutions and a high-impact client experience. A combination of exceptional writing skills technical knowledge and skills in equity research finance / accounting demonstrated through relevant work and educational experiences. Candidates must have a clear and proven track record of achievement throughout their education and career.

Other key responsibilities and attributes include :

Lead coverage of small and mid-cap oncology companies across modalities and developmental stages

Ideate and execute on production of differentiated and timely research; provide a unique point of view on the oncology and broader biotechnology sector

Build and maintain robust financial and probability-adjusted revenue / pipeline models for oncology companies

Present well supported investment recommendations for covered companies including ratings and target prices

Ability to analyze clinical trial design and data across early and late-stage oncology trials (including dose escalation dose-expansion PFS / OS and response endpoints statistical powering and drug safety)

Deep understanding of the drug regulatory and reimbursement environment across geographies

Monitoring of the competitive landscape as it relates to covered companies

Host expert calls and events with oncologists and other specialists

Represent BMO and the Healthcare Research team at major oncology conferences (ASCO ESMO AACR ASH)

Independently vet and assess companies for potential transactions underwritten by BMOs investment bank including IPOs and secondary equity raises

Form and maintain deep relationships across companies (public and private) investors and other experts in and adjacent to the sector

Connect companies with investors via NDRs BMO conferences and other events

Acts as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders

Drive buy-side investor votes and revenue

Acts in a leadership role to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness in the department and broader Capital Markets organization

Collaboration with other senior research analysts for cross-sector / franchise research events and investor marketing

Partnership with sales and trading professionals within BMO timely responses and action on client requests

Considers risk internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures

Operates at a group / enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO

Qualification

Candidates should have :

10 years of relevant experience (sell-side equity research buy-side investing or investment banking) and post-secondary degree (PhD MD PharmD MS or MBA); CFA certification is a plus but not a requirement

U.S. Only : FINRA Series 7 63 86 & 87 licenses

Expertise in oncology and the biotechnology sector

Deep relationships across public and private oncology companies; in addition to key opinion leaders and expert physicians in oncology

Ability to assess viability competitive positioning and likelihood of success of pre-clinical and clinical-stage oncology assets

Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with a focus on forecasting early- and mid-stage oncology companies

Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences (internal and external) with differing levels of industry knowledge and expertise (e.g. generalists sell-side sales professionals buy-side sector-specific investors and industry executives)

Recognized as a thought leader in oncology and the broader biotechnology sector; provides a unique and differentiated point of view to firm clients

Proven ability to lead a team and develop associate analysts

Please note the base salary for this role is USD$275000 at the Director level and USD$350000 at the Managing Director level (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills experience education and qualification requirements).

Salary : Pay Type :

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit : Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose : Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching to manager support and network-building opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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Note to Recruiters : BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO directly or indirectly will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Expense Management,Financial Acumen,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Acquisitions,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Social Media Management,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1