Equity Research Senior Associate – Biotechnology (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team)

Jefferies • New York, NY

1d • $135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Top investment bank is seeking an Equity Research Senior Associate with deep scientific background to support Biotechnology Analyst and Senior Pharma & Biotech analyst (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/3x ranked team).
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) in life sciences – immunology/neuroscience/oncology experience is a plus
• Ideal candidate qualities include competitiveness, drive, strong work ethic, creativity, desire to be great, enthusiasm to learn, and a team player
• Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical/clinical data
• High proficiency in written/verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research, buy-side, healthcare consulting, or biopharmaceutical industry is desirable but not required
• Statistical background/Python is desirable
• Experience with clinical trial statistics and designs are a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducting proprietary research evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing preclinical and clinical data, attending medical conferences, and speaking with key opinion leaders
• Building and maintaining financial models
• Writing research reports for companies under coverage
• Creating statistical models/analyses of clinical trials
• Interpret and analyze industry/company news, patent law and litigations, and clinical data
• Conceiving and executing differentiated project ideas
• Communicating with company management, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors

Benefits

• annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus
• competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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