Healthcare Equity Research Associate

UBS•New York, NY

1d•$126,250 - $148,750•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Healthcare Equity Research Associate to evaluate evolving, disruptive themes and innovation led by private healthcare companies, typically venture-backed Series A-C. The role will focus on Medical Devices and Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics, combining thematic research, company diligence, private-market intelligence, and direct executive engagement to develop differentiated, investment-relevant insights.

Requirements

2-6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, buy-side or sell-side equity research, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or a related healthcare investment or strategy role.
Understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, with experience in Medical Devices and/or Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics strongly preferred.
Ability to engage with technical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and financial content and translate it into clear investment implications.
Working knowledge of the private-market investment process and the diligence questions typically evaluated by institutional investors.
Strong research, financial modeling, market-sizing, written communication, and presentation skills.
A self-starter who is collaborative, resourceful in finding and validating data, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
Ability to synthesize complex information quickly, form a distinctive perspective, and support conclusions with defensible, well-structured arguments.
Demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual rigor, executive presence, and the gravitas to engage credibly with senior executives, investors, and industry experts while contributing effectively within a team.
Curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver and optimize workflows.
Ability to validate outputs and align with policies, risk standards and ethical use.

Responsibilities

Evaluate market evolution across clinical unmet need, technology, scientific maturity, business models, adoption, and competitive dynamics.
Frame the key debates within the investor community and develop prospective, evidence-based views and models for market size, growth, and long-term durability.
Research private companies within priority subsectors; assess positioning, product and technology differentiation, clinical and commercial evidence, management quality, business model, competitive advantage, and strategic potential.
Develop investment-oriented company profiles and diligence frameworks.
Track venture investment, financing rounds, investor syndicates, strategic investments, M&A, valuations where available, and deal flow.
Assess how capital formation and the financing environment influence competitive intensity, innovation cycles, and prospective category leaders.
Source, screen, and build relationships with private companies.
Prepare for and facilitate discussions with founders and C-suite executives through direct outreach, conferences, and referrals.
Develop executive briefs and targeted diligence questions, and represent the team with credibility and professionalism.