Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies • San Francisco, CA

145d • $100,000 - $120,000

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 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; 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.
• 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.

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: Master's degree