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/3x 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 is desirable but not required
• 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 $100,000 - $120,000.