Equity Research Fellowship - Genetic Medicine

Job Title:  Equity Research Fellowship, Genetic Medicine

Reports to:  Sr. Equity Research Analyst

Department:  Equity Research

Location:  New York

Salary Range:  $110,000 - $135,000

We believe that Leerink Partners Equity Research can offer a compelling career path outside of academia for professionals excited about careers at the intersection of the financial markets and clinical development of new treatments for disease.  

Leerink Partners Equity Research currently has an opportunity for a post-graduation fellowship working directly with one of our Sr. Analysts covering the Genetic Medicine sector in our New York office.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends.
• Draft market research surveys and analyze results
• Interview company executives and medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
• Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the Leerink Partners' sales force and institutional clients
• Build, update and maintain financial models
• Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest
• Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Qualified candidates are required to have recently obtained (or soon obtaining) a PhD or MD: PhD in pharmacology, molecular biology, physiology, or some directly relevant medical discipline; MD, with or without post graduate medical training
• Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications
• Some exposure to finance and financial statements

• Interest in the stock market and healthcare equity investment research

• Must possess the ability to synthesize data and articulate findings through excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to potentially convert to a full time employee after the 3-6 month fellowship is completed.

Please note as part of the process you will be asked to complete an at-home case study which will include building a financial model and writing sample.

About Leerink Partners, LLC

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.