Research Associate - Biotechnology

Oppenheimer • New York, NY

77d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The firm is currently seeking a Research Associate to join our Biotechnology equity research team. The position is located in New York City. As a Research Associate, you will work directly with the Senior Research Analyst on many aspects of the research process including: building and maintaining financial models, performing fundamental analysis and due diligence on biopharmaceutical companies, writing investment-driven research reports, developing and fielding industry surveys, attending medical and scientific conferences, and undertaking a wide array of industry analyses and competitive assessments. The associate will have broad exposure to company management and investor conferences, and will interface with key opinion leaders, institutional investor clients, and internal sales force and trading personnel.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field of study (biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, or pharmacology).
• Minimum of one year of sellside equity research experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Independently motivated, analytically-minded, and intellectually curious.
• Experience with financial modeling and exposure to the equity markets.
• Passion for life sciences investing.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research, drug development, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; FactSet, Bloomberg would be a bonus.
• Fully FINRA registered (SIE, Series 7, 63, 86, 87) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models.
• Perform fundamental analysis and due diligence on biopharmaceutical companies.
• Write investment-driven research reports.
• Develop and field industry surveys.
• Attend medical and scientific conferences.
• Undertake industry analyses and competitive assessments.
• Interface with company management and investor conferences.
• Engage with key opinion leaders and institutional investor clients.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees