Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology

Top investment bank 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.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.