Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Jefferies is seeking an equity research associate to support a rising senior biotechnology analyst covering mid- and small-cap biotech companies.

Responsibilities will include:

Candidate should understand that the team is highly motivated to become top-ranked in the biotech industry

Conducting proprietary research and evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing scientific literature, attending medical conferences, and consulting industry experts

Writing research reports for initiations of coverage, deep dive data analyses, competitive landscaping, and industry/ company news

Delving into intellectual property and following patent litigation concerning pharmaceuticals

Building and maintaining financial models and powerpoint decks

Conceiving and executing on differentiated project ideas

Interfacing with company management teams, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors

Key Qualifications:

1-2+ years of experience in healthcare investment research required (sell side, buy side, investment banking, etc). Must be fully licensed.

Science background required; MD or PhD preferred

Motivated to rise in the sell-side industry in the long-term

Hard-working, attention to detail, team player

Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data

Deep understanding of, or experience with, drug development and the FDA-approval process for pharmacologic treatments is desirable

High proficiency in written/verbal communication

Can type >120 words per minute

Has experience writing quality sell side reports, producing powerpoints, and creating detailed financial models (e.g. functioning three-statement models, DCFs, market models, etc)

Experience building financial models using excel is a plus

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.