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.