Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Top investment bank seeking an equity research associate to support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies. The candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc).
• Must be fully licensed.
• Science background required
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• MD or PhD preferred
• Experience building financial models using excel is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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