Biotech Analyst, Seligman Investments

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•New York, NY

1d•$180,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Biotech / Pharmaceutical Analyst position is a key member of the Healthcare Fund at Seligman Investments, part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an asset manager with over $654 billion in assets under management. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing fund with an entrepreneurial spirit integrated in a highly established and reputable investment firm / platform.

Requirements

5+ years in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical sector either in clinical, scientific, financial services, or industry capacity.
2+ years of experience as a buyside investment analyst covering biotech/ pharmaceuticals.
Proven ability to interpret clinical and scientific data and translating findings into investment implications and recommendations.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical abilities.
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Nice To Haves

Experience with private investments and derivatives.
Experience with advanced data analysis/ coding/ modeling.
Advanced degree (Doctorate/ Masters).

Responsibilities

Biotech and pharmaceutical public equity coverage and research of both commercial and development stage drug candidates.
Conduct rigorous scientific, clinical, statistical, manufacturing, patent, regulatory due diligence - quickly distilling what information may impact investment thesis.
Generate investment recommendations: thesis, risk-reward, supporting evidence, and catalysts.
Build and maintain therapeutic class, disease area, regulatory precedents databases.
Drive valuation conclusions through revenue builds, financial models, comp sheets.
Continually refine thesis and research processes.
Communicate effectively research and new developments in a timely manner.
Strong work ethic, high integrity, drive for results, entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity and honesty contributing to a positive culture and team environment.