Equity Research Senior Associate – Biotechnology (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team)
At a glance
Senior Investment & Corporate Development role at Jefferies. New York · full-time · $135,000–$165,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Assess drug pipelines by reviewing preclinical and clinical evidence, attending medical conferences, and interviewing key opinion leaders
- Build and update financial models, then write research reports on companies you cover
- Develop statistical analyses of clinical trials and interpret relevant company news, patent disputes, and clinical findings
- Generate distinct research projects and communicate with company leaders, sales and trading colleagues, and institutional investors
What you bring
- An advanced life sciences degree, such as a PhD, MD, or PharmD
- At least one year in biopharma equity research, buy-side investing, healthcare consulting, or the biopharmaceutical industry
- Strong written and spoken communication, plus sharp analysis of preclinical and clinical evidence
Who this fits
This senior associate role suits someone with a deep scientific background who wants to apply clinical and financial analysis in equity research. New York is the stated work location. Immunology, neuroscience, oncology, statistical modeling, Python, and clinical-trial design are noted as useful advantages.
From the employer
Summary: Top investment bank is seeking an Equity Research Associate with deep scientific background to support Biotechnology Analyst and Senior Pharma & Biotech analyst (#1 ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team).
Responsibilities will include:
- 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
Key qualifications:
- 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
- 1+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research, buy-side, healthcare consulting, or biopharmaceutical industry
- High proficiency in written/verbal communication
- Statistical background/Python is desirable
- Experience with clinical trial statistics and designs are a plus
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $135,000 - $165,000.