Equity Research Associate – Biotechnology

Guggenheim Partners • Boston, MA

1d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a sell-side Equity Research Associate to help cover the Biotechnology sector. This person will be responsible for following the progress of public/private Biotechnology companies and will support the research team in its efforts to analyze companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. In addition to a background in the life sciences, the ideal candidate will have interest in equity research and financial modeling, specifically in the Biotechnology sectors with a focus on rare disease and gene therapies. The position is in New York or Boston.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic pedigree, including a higher degree in a life science field (PhD)
• Ability to search, understand, and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PK/PD modeling, statistical modeling, clinical trial design and analysis is a preferred.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.
• Prior experience in drug development and PK/PD optimization is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector
• Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models
• Write comprehensive research reports and present findings; draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
• Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management and strategies
• Organize physician calls for investors and investor events
• Update analyst marketing handout regularly
• Interact with Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients
• Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree