Jefferies

Global investment banking and capital markets

Equity Research Senior Associate - Biotechnology, Ranked SMID Biotech/4x ranked team

Equity & Credit ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$135k - $165kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An advanced degree (PhD, MD, or PharmD) in life sciences.
At least 1 year of experience in biopharmaceuticals equity research, buy-side, healthcare consulting, or the biopharmaceutical industry.
Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data.
High proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct proprietary research evaluating drug pipelines by analyzing preclinical and clinical data, attending medical conferences, and speaking with key opinion leaders.
Build and maintain financial models.
Write research reports for companies under coverage.
Create statistical models and analyses of clinical trials.
Interpret and analyze industry and company news, patent law and litigation, and clinical data.
Conceive and execute differentiated project ideas.
Communicate with company management, internal sales and trading personnel, and institutional investors.

Desired Qualifications

Immunology, neuroscience, or oncology experience.
Statistical background or Python proficiency.
Experience with clinical trial statistics and designs.

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/4x 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
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 $135,000 - $165,000.

About the Company

Jefferies

Global investment banking and capital markets

Jefferies is a global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that serves investors, companies, and governments with advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management. It provides M&A and restructuring advice, helps raise capital, trades financial instruments, covers market research, and manages investments for individuals and institutions. It stands out by offering a wide range of services under one roof through a network of more than 40 offices worldwide, giving clients broad market access and execution power. Its goal is to help clients navigate financial markets, raise capital, and grow wealth by providing practical advice, research, and execution across different geographies and asset classes.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1854

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