Investment Associate -- Healthcare (Full Time And Internship)
Octagon Investments
New York, NY
Posted December 2
Job Description
A global healthcare investment firm focusing on investing in high quality business is looking for investment associates (1 full-time posiiton and 1 internship position). In this role, you will develop expertise in the healthcare sector by conducting fundamental company and financial analysis under the supervision of the portfolio manager. The position is located in NYC.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct industry-level research (e.g., therapeutic area mapping, pipeline analysis, commercial and regulatory assessment)
- Lead company-level research in select biotech and med tech companies (e.g., desktop research, management interviews, medical and scientific conferences, and financial analysis)
- Build and maintain financial models
- Develop industry networks among KOLs, research scientists, investors, brokers, etc. to assist fundamental research
Competencies and Skills:
- 1-3 years of the following experiences is highly preferred but not required
- HF/PE/VC/sell side analyst covering healthcare sub-sectors
- Top tier management consulting focusing on healthcare
- Top tier investment banking focusing on healthcare
- Strategy, BD or R&D roles at major pharmaceutical or biotech companies
- PhD in biomedical field or MD degree is preferred but not required
Personal qualifications (please read carefully before applying):
- Independent, self-motivated, strong work ethic
- Strong passion for investing and the healthcare sector
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Curious, nimble and resourceful
- Contrarian and skeptic by nature
- Strong sense of integrity and high ethical standards
Application process:
- Please submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A paragraph describing something about yourself you are very proud of
- Only applicants who submit all three items will be considered