Director of Research - Therapeutics

Overview: 

The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint’s proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e. private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Research to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Global Head of Healthcare to plan and execute primary research that addresses the evolving needs of our institutional investor clients in the biotech/pharma or medtech/services sectors. This role involves identifying timely and topical ideas, leading expert interviews, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with the outreach team to generate valuable insights that drive client engagement.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

What You'll Do:

• Research Planning: Collaborate with the Global Head of Healthcare to design and implement primary research initiatives, focusing on key areas within Biotech/Pharma.
• Idea Generation: Generates ideas to generate content that are timely, topical, and aligned with the interests of US institutional investors.
• Expert Interviews: Lead and moderate interviews with physicians, researchers, and industry executives from Guidepoint’s extensive network of over 700,000 professionals, ensuring the extraction of valuable insights.
• Preparation and Analysis: Conduct thorough preparation for interviews by analyzing public company SEC filings, reviewing investor presentations, monitoring news releases, and assessing Wall Street research reports to ensure informed discussions.
• Team Management: Guide and mentor a team of junior analysts responsible for developing corporate content pertinent to the biotech and pharma sectors, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Client Engagement : Develop and implement client engagement plans that reflect the unique needs and pipeline of relevant clients, maximizing their utilization of our Insights content. 
• Training and Development: Provide rigorous ongoing training for junior analysts on various industry topics, including market analysis, investment research methodologies, mergers & acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts to enhance their professional growth.
• Collaboration: Partner with the outreach team to highlight content that have actionable takeaways to clients.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• 15+ years of investment related research experience on buyside or sell side covering Biotech/Pharma. 12+ years of investment experience for Candidates who have MD or Ph.D degrees.
• Experience conducting therapeutics company research is required.
• Highly motivated and driven individual that demonstrated consistent outperformance.
• Proven track record of conducting and moderating expert interviews.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information from various sources.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams, with effective mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and tools, along with a strong understanding of investment principles and market trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What we Offer:

The annual base salary for this position is $230,000 - $250,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

About Guidepoint: 

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

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