Supports senior equity research professionals by analyzing therapeutics and disease data, clinical and prescription trends, company fundamentals, valuations, and risks. Builds financial models, conducts market research, interviews industry sources, develops investment recommendations, writes research reports, monitors market news, and responds to internal and client inquiries. Requires financial experience, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry knowledge, scientific publication interpretation, strong communication, quantitative, forecasting, and Excel skills.
Job Title: Equity Research Associate – Targeted Oncology
Reports to: Sr. Equity Research Analyst
Department: Equity Research
Location: New York
Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000
This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to assist in preparing and executing analyses of functional areas within the therapeutics industry. At least one year of finance experience strongly preferred.
Primary Duties and 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
- 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 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
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Qualified candidates will possess a BS or BA, and demonstrated financial experience
- Prior business experience: at least one year of consulting experience at a leading healthcare consulting firm (preferred); or one year of industry business development experience at a leading pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm; or one year of investment banking analyst training in healthcare at a recognized investment banking firm
- 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
- Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills
- General understanding of statistical analysis techniques
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.
Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.
Leerink Partners New York, New York, USA Office
1301 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Floor, New York, New York, United States, 10019
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