Equity Research Associate – Diversified Biopharma

Leerink Partners•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous individual to contribute meaningfully to our equity research team. This person will help produce differentiated therapeutics industry and company research as a member of a leading Wall Street equity research team.

Requirements

Deep medical/scientific background, strong financial modeling expertise and excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Qualified candidates will have either formal scientific training (PhD, MD, DVM or MSc), or direct industry experience in financial reporting and controls in the biopharmaceutical industry, or relevant biopharmaceutical investment research experience in either sell side research or private or public buy side investing, or significant industry analytical experience in a relevant consulting firm
Prior business experience: at least 2 years of consulting experience at a leading consulting firm; or two years of industry business development experience at a leading pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm; or 2 years of investment banking analyst training in healthcare at a recognized investment banking firm
Prior business education: MBA, CPA or CFA, or other formal business training
Advanced accounting skills preferred
Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills
Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications
Solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques
Strong team player who works well with others

Nice To Haves

Advanced accounting skills preferred

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends
Draft market research surveys and analyze results
Interview company executives or medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
Build, update and maintain financial models
Rebuild and update models for significant financial transactions such as financings, share buy backs and acquisitions
Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies
Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the Leerink Partners sales force and institutional clients
Keep current of market news
Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients
Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest